Sykes Holiday Cottages UK

4.8
11.2K reviews
1M+
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PEGI 3
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About this app

Ready to book your next cottage getaway? Search, book and manage your staycation trip in one app! Book your next holiday break in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, or Northern Ireland. Explore, browse, and compare the expansive collection of UK holiday homes we have at Sykes Holiday Cottages, with over 22,000 holiday homes to choose from.

Our travel app brings together holiday homes in the UK, booking your next holiday trip is easier than ever. Better than a hotel or BnB - choose from family-friendly or pet-friendly staycations, a couple’s retreat or a book a cottage with friends.

Booking a last-minute trip, or a summer staycation holiday? Sykes Holiday Cottages is home to a wide variety of first choice holiday deals with thousands of cottages across the UK. Ditch the hotel & search for a staycation.

Search for cottages & holiday homes that fit your needs:

- Choose from unique holiday homes, browse Sykes Cottages’ selection of over 22,000 Self-Catering Cottages. Use the filters to compare holiday properties and refine your search to find your dream property in a convenient, hassle free way. From hot tub cottages to glamping, log cabins to luxury 5-star houses.
- Explore the BRAND-NEW Sykes map with increased functionality to help you book your next holiday quicker and easier
- Access your favourite properties across any device
- Find dog-friendly holiday homes fit for your pooch
- Save your favourite cottages to come back to when you’re ready to book
- Access ratings and reviews for all our properties and cottages to help you decide on where to stay

Book your property:

- Bookings are made simple with our quick booking process
- Pay for your property with just a deposit, then the rest of your remaining balance in secure instalments
- Rebook your favourite cottages easily
- Manage your booking through the app in a much more efficient manner:
- View your travel details wherever you are with offline mode
- Access important key collection details for your holiday rental
- Use our Live Chat service for on-demand questions about your booking
- Friendly reminders about your upcoming travel and our latest offers
- Discover local activities where you’re staying

Explore things to do:

- Recommendations of things to do during your trip
- Precise travel directions to your property
- Check out the local 5-day weather forecast for your UK holiday destination

Extra features:

- Holiday countdown will give you friendly reminders about your trip
- Give you directions to your property and 5-day weather forecast
- Once on your UK holiday use our enhanced Messaging Centre for any assistance you may need or to extend your stay

Install our app on your device today to start planning your next UK getaway this holiday season.

Having problems using the app? We even have a dedicated team that resolve such issues, who can be contacted on apps@sykescottages.co.uk
Updated on
May 14, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Personal info, App activity and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.8
10.5K reviews
Laurel Matt
February 22, 2025
The booking experience on the app was odd, as it kept randomly deleting fields whilst I was typing. I finally managed to make the booking and paid deposit. I checked on it today only to find that apparently the booking had gone up in cost and it says I haven't paid anything, but my credit card shows the payment as pending. Additionally, there does not seem to be any way to contact them unless making a new booking. Absolutely infuriating!!!!
6 people found this review helpful
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Sykes Holiday Cottages
February 27, 2025
Thank you for your review on our App and we apologise for the inconvenience caused with your booking. The customer service team would love to discuss this with you in more detail - Please call us direct on 01244 356 695 and we will be happy to assist.
A Google user
February 5, 2020
Already booked but the constant updates and offers to book a holiday and what you could win are a bit much, I would prefer less and would wait until I have my holiday until I book another anyway. Although it is handy to know the new Cottages or areas I would rather use the App to find out when I'm ready, otherwise a good site and look forward to booking again as there are so many possibilities.
170 people found this review helpful
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Sykes Holiday Cottages
February 7, 2020
Hi Alex, thank you for the feedback. Just to let you know that you can amend your marketing preferences in your account, alternatively, please email us at apps@sykescottages.co.uk and we can look into this for you. Thanks, Sarah
Karen Narvaez
June 6, 2023
I have to say booking through the Sykes Cottages app was a breeze. The app was easy to use, and I loved all the detailed info about the property, including reviews from other guests. When I had a question, the customer service was super helpful and got back to me fast. Plus, managing my booking from my phone was very convenient. If you're looking for a stress-free and enjoyable vacation rental booking experience, I totally recommend the Sykes Cottages app.
285 people found this review helpful
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Sykes Holiday Cottages
June 6, 2023
Hi Karen. Thank you for your 5-star review and kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to feedback to us, and are delighted you have had a great experience with our app given the amount of time and effort our team put into it. We hope you continue to enjoy the Sykes app. Thanks again- Ethan

What’s new

With our latest update, we’ve given the property cards on the search and favourites lists a fresh new look! Enjoy a more modern design that makes browsing for your perfect Sykes getaway easier — all within the app!