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.

Thwaite How consists of a kitchen with electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and a dishwasher, a dining room with seating for six guests and a sitting room with a Smart TV and open fire. The bedrooms consist of two doubles and a bunk, serviced by a bathroom and a cloakroom. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden with lawn, gravelled area and furniture, and off-road parking for one car is available, as well as additional parking the nearby car park a short walk away. Within 6.3 miles, you will find a shop, within 1 mile, pub and within 0.1 miles, the River Derwent and please note that two well-behaved pets are welcome but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for open fire, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. A travel cot and highchair are also available. Thwaite How is a charming base for your next retreat to Cumbria. Note: There are open-tread stairs leading up to the first floor, please take care.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.