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 Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Cartshed Cottage has four bedrooms including one king-size, one double, one ground-floor double, and one single. It features a bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower, as well as a cloakroom. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area, supplemented by a utility room and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. Amenities include oil central heating, electric oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 TVs, and WiFi. Outside, there is private driveway parking for three cars and an enclosed side garden. One well-behaved pet is welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Fuel, power, and a starter pack for the stove, bed linen and towels are all included and a highchair, and travel cot are provided. You can find a shop, pub and beach within 2.9 miles or less. Note: Dogs must be leashed due to livestock, and there are steps to the ground-floor bedroom. Make the most of the idyllic coast and country at Cartshed Cottage. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 150.

Portesham is a beautiful West Dorset village, superbly located for access to the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast, South West Coastal Path and South Dorset Ridgeway, in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only a short drive from Weymouth, Dorchester or Bridport. The village is surrounded by glorious countryside, with direct access to public footpaths including the south west coastal path. There is an excellent local pub serving good food and real ales, and a village farm store. A great base for touring, there is plenty to see and do within a short drive of this picturesque area, including Abbotsbury Swannery and Tropical Gardens. Take a walk up to St Catherine’s Chapel and experience the fantastic views over Chesil beach. The bustling market town of Dorchester is just 8 miles away, with its array of interesting shops, restaurants and museums. Within easy reach is the family friendly seaside resort of Weymouth and the Jurassic coast, and also dramatic Portland, venue for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. With Bournemouth and Poole only 40 minutes away, this is altogether a super holiday destination at any time of the year.