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 living areas in this property consist of a kitchen, a living/dining room and a sitting room, along with a utility. Appliances include oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, two TVs and two woodburning stoves. The bedrooms consist of two ground-floor doubles with en-suite shower rooms, one of which has two basins and an adjoining dressing room, a double (zip/link, can be twin on request), a ground-floor twin, a twin, along with a ground-floor bathroom. Outside, there are rear enclosed gardens and a hot tub, along with off-road parking. Within 0.8 miles, you will find a shop, and within 2.2 miles, a pub. Please note, this is a pet-friendly, but non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent, please bring your own towels for the hot tub. Bring the whole family for a memorable getaway to Shieldhill Farm House. Note: This property only accepts bookings starting on a Monday or a Friday. Note: We kindly ask that dogs remain in designated social areas and are not permitted on beds or furniture Note: This property only accepts bookings starting on a Monday or a FridayNote: Two well behaved dogs welcome.

Falkirk is a bustling town set in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, resting between the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The town is best known for hosting several significant battles throughout history, including the Battle of Falkirk and the Battle of Falkirk Muir, as well as popular tourist attractions such as The Kelpies, a pair of towering horse-head sculptures set within the expansive Helix Park, where visitors can enjoy scenic walking trails, a lagoon, and family-friendly play zones, the Falkirk Wheel—the only rotating boat lift of its kind in the world, offering visitors a fascinating blend of engineering brilliance and scenic canal views—and the Rosebank Distillery. History lovers and TV fans alike can venture to nearby Blackness Castle, a dramatic 15th-century fortress on the Firth of Forth, famously used as a filming location for Outlander. Dining options include The Croft & Creel and Cafe Corvina, while you can stock up on essentials at Morrisons or the M&S Food Hall. A favourite among locals and visitors alike, The Milk Barn is a charming family-run spot offering handcrafted ice cream made on-site, with flavours to suit every taste—including a special range for dogs. Children can enjoy the outdoor wooden play area and bouncing pillow, while adults relax with a coffee or light lunch. It’s a welcoming place that captures the spirit of the town—friendly, flavoursome, and full of character. Just a short drive from the town, you can discover the capital city of Edinburgh, home to world-renowned landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and the National Monument of Scotland, as well as the lively hotspots of New Town and the Royal Mile. Additionally, Glasgow and Stirling are both just a short journey away, Falkirk is perfectly placed for visitors looking to explore the best of central Scotland with ease.