Sykes Holiday Cottages

Specialist Reports Holiday by Accommodation Self-Catering Self-Catering British Isles Sykes Holiday Cottages 

	Sykes Holiday Cottages
York House, York Street, Chester CH1 3LR			MAP
tel: (01244) 345 700

A company which as well as information about the properties themselves gives a rundown on the surrounding area in the brochure, plus details of useful local services such as golf course, riding centres, leisure and sports centres, historic houses, cycle hire and activity centres. The web site offers real time on line availability.

No of Properties

Around 300.

Location

The Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, Vale of York and North York Moors, Northumbria, Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria and Lake District, Chester and North Wales, Shropshire and the Marches, The Cotswolds.

Style

Not at the top end of the market but a decent selection including for example a modern apartment with sea view and a large number of traditional stone cottages. To help choose, the web site includes four photos of each property.

Linen

Around 70% of properties provide bed linen, others charge around £3.50 per person for hire. Towels and tea towels are not provided.

Heating

Around three quarters of properties include fuel in the price. Others either have a coin meter or take a meter reading at the end of the stay.

Facilities

Cots may be available but no cot linen.

Short Breaks

Available November to Easter ex Christmas, New Year and February half term. Some properties offer short breaks year round at no more than a week's notice.

Sample Price

A cottage in Yorkshire sleeping four over the May Bank holiday for a week, £460.