Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Catkin Cottage is a splendid single-storey cottage resting in Akeld, Northumberland. Hosting two bedrooms including a double and a twin, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. Bed linen and towels included in rent. There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room and outside there is off-road parking and access to a shared courtyard with furniture. Catkin Cottage is the perfect base for a memorable holiday to Northumberland. Note: This property does not accept Sunday check ins. Note: Bookings at this property must be a minimum of 2 nights. PLEASE NOTE: The on-site pool and sauna facilities are currently undergoing refurbishment and are scheduled to re-open in February 2026, until then, these amenities will not be available - The photo shown reflects the previous setup and is provided for illustrative purposes only. In the meantime, guests can enjoy the recently opened on-site pub, The Cheviot Goat, which offers a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. Note: Minimum 2 night stay'sNote: This property does not accept Sunday check ins A full inspection of your accommodation will have been carried out prior to your stay; however, we ask all guests upon arrival to check the property; any areas of concern should be brought to our attention as soon as possible. It’s our wish that your stay with us should be just perfect. Accidental damage/breakages do unfortunately happen, please report to us as soon as possible, but always prior to departure. We will assess the situation and aim to reach an amicable agreement; guests may be responsible for the cost of replacing them on a like for like basis (replacing with new items).

The historic town of Wooler is situated at the foothills of the Cheviots. Home to a number of eateries and hotels, the town plays host to numerous walking and cycling routes for the energetic travellers. Set between the Northumberland National Park and the Scottish Borders, Wooler has easy links to Alwick Castle and the town of Alnwick, and Berwick-upon-tweed, an unspoilt Garrison town. Just over the border to Scotland you will discover the pretty town of Coldstream which is steeped in history dating back as far as far as the 13th century.