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.

Meadow Top Farm Barn is a stunning detached property with four bedrooms (all zip/linked, can be twins on request and all have TVs) including two ground-floor super-king-sizes both with en-suite shower rooms and one first-floor super-king-size with an en-suite bathroom and one first-floor super-king-size with an en-suite shower room. The open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area has an electric range oven with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The sitting area has a TV and electric stove-effect fire and there is a first-floor snug with a TV, window seat and sofa. Outside, there is parking for 4 cars and gardens with a patio, lawns, patio furniture and a hot tub and adjoining shower room. Dogs are welcome but sorry no smoking. There is a shop within 0.7 miles and a pub is within 0.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Meadow Top Farm Barn enjoys a beautiful rural setting with spacious and well-presented accommodation.

Located in Lancashire, Blackburn is a large industrial town north of the West Pennine Moors. The town is home to three local theatres, offering live music, comedy and drama for all ages, whilst The Mall Blackburn and Blackburn Market have plenty of shops and eateries to enjoy. In the centre town lies the stunning Blackburn Cathedral and Blackburn Museum and Gallery, which has a fantastic collection of art and history. Those looking for outdoor pursuits will enjoy Blackburn Golf Club or Witton Country Park with 480 acres of countryside to explore, picnic spots and nature trails. The town is near to some of North England's best cities, including Preston, offering an abundance of shops, restaurants, cafés and the Harris Museum and Art Gallery, as well as Avenham and Miller Parks and Preston Guild Wheel for off-road cycle paths. Blackpool sits in the west with the iconic Blackpool Tower and Ballroom, Pleasure Beach and a lovely promenade to wander down, perfect for a fun family day out. Manchester lies south of Blackburn, with plenty of neighbourhoods to explore with independent shops, cafés as well as a fantastic nightlife and art scene. With excellent amenities and green spaces, Blackburn offers visitors a great stay.