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 equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and dining seating, a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, a dining room, a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove, a sitting room, a conservatory, an orangery, a games room with snooker table, table football. There are two king-size bedrooms with TVs and en-suites, two king-sizes, a twin with en-suite and three twins serviced by two bathrooms and a cloakroom. Outside there is ample parking and a garden with outdoor pool, barbecue, hot tub, tennis, badminton and croquet areas. Within 1.5 miles there is a shop and 0.4 miles a pub. Three well-behaved dogs welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included. Explore Dorset from The Downwood. Note: One of the king-size bedrooms and twin rooms are separated by a lockable door. Note: There are steps in the garden, please take care. Note: Children and dogs must be supervised at all times due to the outdoor pool.

The market town of Blandford Forum, England, sits on the banks of the Stour River. Almost all of the town, which had been destroyed by a fire in 1731, was rebuilt in the 18th century, at which time it became known for its Georgian architecture. Local architects John and William Bastard were commissioned by King George II to design the new town square. Every year during the first week of May, Blandford hosts the Georgian Fayre, a festival honouring the town's Georgian past with displays, reenactments, live performances, and more. During the late Bank Holiday weekend, the town hosts the Great Dorset Steam Fair, one of the most popular annual events. Featuring over 2,000 exhibits and a vintage steam funfair, this festival is awash in colour. Features a variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, cafes, and even a Georgian tearoom. There's a lot to see in this charming town, so it's great for tourists year-round.