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.

Shell Cottage is a single‑storey holiday cottage consisting of a studio‑style living space with a super king-size bed, kitchen area with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and coffee machine, a dining area, and a sitting area with a Smart TV. The shower room includes a walk-in shower, basin and WC. The property has gas central heating. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside, guests will find an enclosed patio with furniture and off-road parking. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.2 miles. Stay at Shell Cottage for your next Dorset getaway. Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of 150 GBP

The vibrant Dorset seaside resort of Bournemouth offers something for everyone all year round. With seven miles of golden, award-winning, family friendly Blue Flag beaches, there are all kinds of watersports, boat trips and stunning gardens to keep you busy during the day. Or, why not explore the town’s bustling shopping centre, which offers a large selection of curiosity and specialist shops. You’ll also be spoilt for choice with the entertainment on offer during the evening, with a vast array of restaurants catering for all budgets, lively clubs, bars and cinemas, as well as excellent shows and world-class events at both The Bournemouth International Centre and The Pavilion Theatre. Beyond Bournemouth, discover the stunning New Forest National Park, the picturesque Purbeck Hills, or the largest natural harbour in Europe at Poole. The area surrounding Bournemouth provides visitors with an exceptional year-round holiday destination, whatever the weather!