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 Old Sweet Shop is a pleasant cottage situated in the village of Scalford in Leicestershire. Hosting three bedrooms; two king-size (zip/link) and a twin, and a bathroom, this property can sleep up to six people. Inside you will also find a cloakroom, Travel Cot & Highchair available. kitchen with breakfast bar, and a dining room and sitting room, each with a woodburning stove. To the outside is roadside parking, a courtyard garden, as well as lockable bike storage. Resting in a lovely location and close to places of interest, The Old Sweet Shop is a delightful retreat in a homely part of England. Please note: this property doesn't accept worker bookings. Parking on the courtyard is not permitted, roadside parking only

The village retains many amenities and has a good community spirit. Facilities include a popular village pub, a preschool which the school has close links with, and a Post Office. The village hall is surrounded by a playing field and hosts many community events. Scalford is also equidistant between Leicester and Nottingham, whilst Grantham is a short journey on the A607.