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.

The living areas consist of a kitchen/diner with electric oven, oil range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and dining seating, there is also a dining room and two sitting rooms one has a TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a three super-king-sizes (zip/link, can be twin) one of which has an en-suite shower room, a double with en-suite shower room and a twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size), serviced by a bathroom and a cloakroom with basin, WC and washing machine. Outside there is off-road parking for five cars and an expansive, manicured garden with lawn and furniture. Within 2 miles there is a shop and pub. Travel cot and highchair available. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, starter for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Explore the Scottish Highlands at Old Distillery. Note: There are steps throughout the house, please take care. Note: There is a small pond in the garden, please supervise children at all times. Note: There is a charge of 20 per dog for this property.

Located in Caithness, the tranquil community of Halkirk is sometimes referred to as the "first planned village in Scotland." It boasts stunning views of the surrounding moors and the North Sea, as well as easy access to the Moray Coast. The town of Halkirk has a few conveniences, such as a small village tavern, a shop selling local produce, and a hotel with a restaurant. The town of Halkirk provides a convenient base from which to explore the rest of the Northern Highlands. John O'Groats is only 25 miles away, and the nearby towns of Durness and Smoo Cave, Cape Wrath, and the Durness Golf Course are well worth a trip. To see Orkney, hop on the daily boat that leaves from a port near The Castle of Mey. Halkirk is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway, filled with walks and birdwatching, thanks to its breath-taking views of the surrounding moorlands and glens. Moreover, Thurso is only a short drive away and features a wider variety of services.