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 Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

The Old Mower Shed is a lovely annex nestled in the village of Branston, Leicetershire. Hosting one double bedroom and en-suite shower, this property can sleep a couple. There is also an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area. To the outside is a gravelled garden with furniture and ample off-road parking. The Old Mower Shed is a wonderful base for a couple’s retreat, whatever time of year.

The small village of Knipton lies in the civil parish of Belvoir, within the glorious green landscapes of the Leicestershire countryside. The village is home to a few amenities, including a quintessential post office with general store, as well as a fabulous pub with a popular restaurant, this town has your needs catered for. Immersed in natural beauty, the surrounding area provides a wealth of fabulous walks and hikes, as well as many historical landmarks and interesting attractions to uncover. Knipton is a lovely village from which to explore the scenic East Midlands.