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.

Islay Cottage is single-storey, with two bedrooms, a double and a twin, serviced by a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. The Kitchen/diner features oven & grill, ceramic hob, fridge with freezer box, microwave, toaster, kettle and dining seating and a sitting room with electric fire and Smart TV. Outside there is off-road parking for 2 cars and a communal garden with barbecue and picnic bench. Within 4.3 miles, you will find a shop, within 2.1, a pub, and within 0.3 miles a lake and river. Please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. One well-behaved pet welcome. Islay Cottage, a well-equipped base within the Cairngorms National Park. Note: Check-In Time is 16:00 and Check-Out Time is 10:00. Note: There is a 150GBP Good Housekeeping Bond. Note: Internet can be sluggish at time, so maybe not suitable for home workers or streamers. Note: Mobile signal can be hit & miss at the property, depending on your network.

Situated in the glorious Cairngorms National Park, Kingussie attracts visitors all year round. The town has a fine selection of hotels, shops and restaurants, as well as being home to one of Scotland's most beautiful golf courses. At the award-winning Highland Folk Museum, just 2 miles from Kingussie, demonstrations of traditional crafts take place most days during the summer months in the ‘streets’ of the village-like grounds. Just 12 miles south of Aviemore it is also a popular winter destination for skiers along with the Lecht, with skiing and snowboarding for all abilities. Visit Dalwhinnie, where you can tour Scotland's highest distillery and have the mysteries of whisky making explained (and purchase a bottle!) or go to the Highland Wildlife Park, and explore the habitat walks and be amazed at the wolf territory and a diverse collection of Highland wildlife. An excellent location to tour this attractive part of the Central Highlands, with many of the main attractions an easy drive away.