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Arenig Lakeside Apartment is a stylish, lakeside abode resting on the outskirts of Bala, Gwynedd. Lakeside position. Open-plan living. Romantic. In National Park. Bala 1.7 miles; Llangollen 22.8 miles; Barmouth 26.9 miles. (Ref. 1142027)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

7 nights from £573

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.3

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1 Millbank is a splendid cottage based in Keswick, Cumbria. Open-plan living. Walking location. Off-road parking. Bassenthwaite 7 miles; Ullswater 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1134546)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £708

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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Stone built terraced cottage short distance from St Ives. Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove, enclosed gardens, distant sea views. Beach under 1 mile. Penzance 8 miles (Ref. 959744)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £509

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.7

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A delightful, single storey cottage nestled in the sleepy hamlet of South Laggan, Scottish Highlands. Idyllic surroundings. Off-road parking. Garden. Spean Bridge 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1075107)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £463

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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This all-ground-floor cottage can be found on the coast of East Sussex. In close reach of the beach. Open-plan living. Private garden. Hastings 8.9 miles; Battle 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1039888)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £420

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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Superb stone barn conversion on edge of Whitby. Open plan living area, mezzanine bedroom, ground floor bedroom with wet room. Woodburner. Off road parking. 1 mile walk to Whitby centre. (Ref. 915189)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £440

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Single storey cottage in the rural setting of Lelant Downs, 4 miles from St Ives. Easy access to beaches and local amenities. Pet-friendly. (Ref. 977835)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £433

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Stunning barn conversion, full of character with a spacious living room adding to the authentic rustic charm. Two bedrooms with a large vaulted master with exposed beams and en-suite and a twin with zip and link beds. Rural location 2 miles from Lanivet (Ref. 974708)

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7 nights from £504

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A perfect choice for families or couples, this lovely end-townhouse, with stylish beach-inspired decor, provides free access to excellent leisure facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. (Ref. 1015831)

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  • Swimming pool
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £476

  • Sleeps4
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    4.5

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Set on a small development on the outskirts of LLangaffo, Cosy Barn is a delightful barn conversion. Rural setting with countryside views, TV. (Ref. 1008788)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £575

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  • Bedrooms4
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    4.6

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This beautifully renovated former stables rests in Wroxham in Norfolk. Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Homely cottage. Norwich 7.4 miles; Great Yarmouth 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1043545)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £710

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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A hand-crafted shepherd's hut resting in a scenic caravan site in Llanrug, North Wales. River views. Romantic. Off-road parking. Decked terrace. Caernarfon 4.3 miles; Llanberis 4.3 miles; Betws-y-Coed 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1106186)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £287

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Delightful barn conversion with a cosy logburner set in an inglenook fireplace. Ideally located to explore the sights and delights of Snowdonia and The Lleyn. TV, DVD and WIFI.Bike/canoe storage with the added benefit of a wet room. (Ref. 1008718)

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7 nights from £586

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Pretty semi-detached barn conversion, spacious rooms, quality accommodation, exposed beams, en-suite bathroom, WiFi, lovely garden. Off road parking. Holsworthy under two miles. Bude 10 miles (Ref. 986856)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £527

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Spacious traditional-style cottage positioned near the County Mayo town of Knock. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Garden. Shop 2 miles, pub/restaurant 4 miles. (Ref. 1005392)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £346

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A pretty and traditional bungalow resting in the town of Redruth, Cornwall. Accessible accommodation. Close to amenities. Electric fire. Camborne 4.2 miles; Penryn 7.4 miles; St Agnes 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1060635)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £378

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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A charming holiday home in Boulmer near Longhoughton, Northumberland. Close to beach. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove. Alnwick 6.4 miles; Seahouses 16 miles; Bamburgh 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1122047)

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7 nights from £739

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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A delightful stone cottage resting on the outskirts of Skipton. Woodburning Stove. Countryside setting. Paddocks with farm animals. Grassington 10 miles; Keighley 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1042331)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £492

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.2

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This superb period cottage rests on the outskirts of Higher Clovelly, in Devon. Woodburning stove. Open-plan living. Bideford 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1026365)

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  • Washing machine

7 nights from £399

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2

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A contemporary two-bedroom second-floor apartment settled in Torquay, Devon. Open-plan. Washing machine. Sea views. Paignton 3.5 miles; Brixham 8.7 miles; Dartmoor 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1101746)

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  • Sky TV

7 nights from £1096

The third edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English was released on August 19th 2010 and one of the newly added words was "staycation".

Defined above, there are many reasons to book a self catering holiday cottage and to staycation in the UK. Volcanic ash, airline strikes and an expensive Euro Zone aren't the only reasons. Here are 4 more ...

1) You don't need a passport; you don't need to deal with security and delays at the airport; and you don't need to fly.

2) You don't need to convert your money into a foreign currency and then back again.

3) With a wide selection of pet friendly properties, you don't have to leave your pet at home.

4) When you're at home and not on holiday, you will have a weekly food budget and you will be paying to put petrol in your car. Paying for food and driving to your cottage are two of the main expenses associated with a holiday in a self catering cottage. If your paying for these two things anyway during your normal week, it makes staycationing even more attractive!

If you're looking for some staycation ideas or tips, then why not take a look at the vast selection of cottages available to book through Sykes? By clicking on the map, you can refine your search by any UK location you want.

If you're after some romantic staycation ideas, why not browse a full range of romantic cottages?