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.

Taylor’s Cottage consists of a kitchen/diner with electric range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, dining seating for six, and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of two doubles and a twin, serviced by a bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rial and WC. Outside there is a non-enclosed sitting area with furniture a short distance from the property, plus off-road parking for two cars. Within 0.7 miles you will find a pub and a river, and within 3.5 miles, a shop, and please note this is a smoke-free property. Well-behaved dogs permitted, 2 maximum. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels included in the rent. Explore the beautiful countryside of Cumbria with a stay at Taylor’s Cottage. Please note: there is a steep step going down to the kitchen, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.