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.

Kelsick Heights is a second floor apartment in the heart of Ambleside in the Lake District offering luxurious contemporary accommodation for 4. The double bedroom has a luxury en-suite shower room while the twin bedroom (will become a Super King size bed from November 2026) enjoys use of the fabulous family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. The spacious living room has views to the fells while the modern dining kitchen is fully equipped. Located above the popular Atelier cafe, in the same block as Loughrigg View (which can be booked with Kelsick Heights to provide first class accommodation for 8), the apartment has private off-road parking for 1 car and is right in the heart of popular Ambleside, with the shores of Lake Windermere just a short walk away. Ideal for family and friends exploring the Lake District whatever the time of year, Kelsick Heights is a wonderful base from which to see and do everything this wonderful part of the world has to offer. Twin beds will become Super Kingsize bed from November 2026

Ambleside is a true Lake District village with facilities and amenities for all, there is a large selection of shops ranging from walking and climbing to antiques and art galleries. Numerous restaurants, tea rooms and bars provide a welcoming ambience in which to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family or get to know the locals. Some of the best walks can be enjoyed in and around Ambleside, Stockghyll Falls and Wansfell can be walked straight from the door or jump in the car or an open top bus and head towards Grasmere or Langdale where you will find some of the best walks and dramatic scenery the Lakes have to offer.