When Life’s in Transition, Find Comfort in a Cottage

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There’s something quietly magical about a cottage stay. Not the flashy, concierge-at-the-door kind of magic, but the slow-burn comfort of space, privacy, and the feeling that you can finally exhale. At Longerstays, we’ve always had a soft spot for cottages for exactly that reason. They’re perfect for families navigating life’s in-between moments, whether that’s a renovation that’s turned your home into a building site or the countdown to a big move.

For many of our guests, places like the Dartmouth Cottages by Best Western have become a trusted “home away from home” – somewhere you can spread out, cook your own meals, and keep life ticking along without the squeeze of a standard hotel room.

Now, we’re delighted to take that offering even further through our partnership with Sykes Cottages.

So, what exactly are Sykes Cottages? Think of them as a gateway to one of the UK’s largest collections of handpicked holiday homes. With over 25,000 properties across the UK and Ireland, they offer everything from cosy countryside hideaways to spacious coastal homes and large family-friendly properties. Whether you need a few weeks or a few months, there’s a cottage to match your situation, your style, and your postcode preferences.

What makes Sykes particularly well suited to Longerstays guests is the flexibility and variety. Many properties are fully equipped for longer stays, with kitchens, living areas, multiple bedrooms, and often outdoor space – all the ingredients you need to keep daily routines intact while everything else around you might be in flux.

It also opens up a much wider map. Instead of being tied to traditional hotel locations, you can stay closer to schools, workplaces, or even your existing neighbourhood while renovations are underway. Or, if you fancy it, you can turn a temporary move into something that feels a little like a countryside retreat.

This partnership is all about choice. Whether you prefer the consistency of a hotel or the character and individuality of a private Cottage, Longerstays can now offer both, giving you the flexibility to find the right fit for your circumstances.

Because when life is in transition, where you stay shouldn’t feel like a compromise. It should feel like a place you can land, reset, and carry on living.