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 Parlour consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer (located in utility cupboard), a living/dining room with Smart TV and dining seating. There is a king-size bedroom, serviced by a shower room. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all included in the price. Garden with lawn, patio, and furniture. Off-road parking available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Highchair and travel cot available on request. You'll find a shop in 2.6 miles and pub in 0.7 miles. Book a stay at The Old Parlour for an escape you'll cherish for years to come.

Sitting just south-west of where the River Itchen and the River Test meet, Southampton is a beautiful and lively port city offering a fantastic setting for any holiday in the UK. With a wide selection of pubs, bars and restaurants, as well as a number of charming cafés and tea rooms, visitors to the area can enjoy fine food and delicious drinks with a fun night out. There's also a number of well-stocked supermarkets and convenience stores answering all of your self-catering needs! Delight in an entertaining show at The Stage Door or Mayflower Theatre, or admire magnificent works of art at the galleries of John Hansard and Southampton City Art. With major links to the RMS Titanic the city is filled with beautiful memorials along the Titanic Trail and a grand exhibition that displays within the interactive Sea City Museum. See the striking Tudor-style timber framed that line the Old Town or spend the day shopping in some of your favourite high-street stores, over in the stunning state of the art Westquay Shopping Centre. The local landmarks of Arundel Tower, Bargate and the 14th century ruins of Holyrood Church are well-worth a visit, and the nearby New Forest National Park lies just a short drive away and makes a superb day out for the whole family. Portsmouth, Salisbury, Winchester are all within easy touring distance and are home to a wonderful array of attractions, whilst the city's train station provides links to Chichester and Weymouth amongst others.