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.

This three-storey, detached house has 10 bedrooms with en-suites, three super-king-size, two king-size, two double, and three twin, along with a cloakroom. The living areas include a kitchen/diner, first-floor utility, two sitting rooms with woodburning stoves, a sitting room with gas fire, and a first-floor games room. Amenities include an AGA with electric double oven and hob, microwave, double fridge, double freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and two dishwashers. Outside, there is a garden with furniture, and off-road parking for seven cars. Within 2.9 miles, there is a shop, and within 0.4, a pub. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stoves, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Note: Second-floor bedrooms have sloped ceilings and limited headroom in parts. Note: One second-floor twin is designed for children. Note: Check-in 5pm, check-out 10am. Celebrate special occasions in the Lake District at Swinside Lodge.

Keswick is the North Lake District's holiday centre and has plenty to offer year-round. The town has shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as miniature golf, excellent parks, the Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and great mountain biking opportunities. The beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Newlands Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake are both near Braithwaite and Buttermere. There's something for everyone, from countryside strolls to challenging hikes up Skiddaw or Catbells. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, Jennings Brewery, and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on Bassenthwaite Lake, or cruise Derwentwater. This Lakeland destination has kid-friendly attractions, beautiful parks, and the Lake District Wildlife Park.