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.

High Shaftoe consists of a kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dining seating for six, a sitting room with TV and electric fire, a snug with furniture and a cloakroom. The bedrooms consist of a double with en-suite bathroom, a twin, and two singles, serviced by a shower room. Outside there is an enclosed, communal, one-acre garden with pond, lawn, furniture, and dark sky observatory, as well as off-road parking. Within 4.5 miles or less you will find a shop and a pub, and please note this is a smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. One well-behaved pet welcome. Explore the countryside of Northumberland with a stay at the beautiful High Shaftoe. Note: Pond not enclosed, please supervise children at all times. Note: Observartoy has electricity and water. Please note: Arrival day must be a Saturday or Sunday. Please enquire for any other short break arrival day, as this is by arrangement with owner

Ponteland is a historic village set on the river Pont with much modern development providing shops and restaurants, and a traditional village pub. There is also a great leisure centre to enjoy with plenty of activities for the family to enjoy. The Metro centre is only 7 miles away, Hadrians Wall can be accessed from various places nearby, and the historic towns of Morpeth, Hexham and Corbridge are all just a short drive away. No matter what your interests there should be something to satisfy your needs in the surrounding area. The city of Newcastle can be accessed either by car or by public transport, and with a history dating back over 200 years, there is much to see and do in this vibrant, lively location. Excellent shopping, top-class restaurants and amazing night life are all to be enjoyed, along with a variety of museums and galleries.