Sustainable Christmas getaways with Sykes Holiday Cottages

Sometimes there’s no better feeling than getting away from it all. Escaping the day-to-day – and many of us crave that feeling at Christmas. It’s a moment to go bigger and bolder. With feasts and festivities alike. With that in mind, we’ve teamed up with Sykes Holiday Cottages, who are offering a chance to win an enchanting, eco-friendly (not to mention exclusive) Christmas gift. Ideal for you and your loved ones to tuck into from your staycation bolthole on Christmas Eve. Read on to find out how to be in with a chance to win! And how to plan your festive break.

Christmas staycationing

Sykes Holiday Cottages bring together the very best of independent cottages for staycations with a difference. Looking to plan your very own Christmas getaway? They’ve helpfully rounded up the best of their 14,000-odd holiday homes right here.

Whether you’re looking for a Christmas spent meandering along the beaches of Cornwall or prefer something more bucolic – how about overlooking Snowdownia National Park in this family-sized coach house? – you’ll be sure to find a holiday home to make memories in.

Meanwhile, let us help you figure out what to pack. Staycationing with social impact is easily done with our Staycation gift guide. 

Our top tips for packing (with purpose, naturally) include:

1. Make sure all all of your bathroom essentials are stowed away in something so stylish you won’t forget to pack your toothbrush. We recommend the Elvis & Kresse Wash Bag.

2. An oldie, but a goodie – roll your clothes instead of folding them to pack more in. Ideal if you want a mid-Christmas day outfit change. Perhaps from your Gung Ho sweatshirt and Natural Dyer collar combo into comfy pyjamas from rho come evening.

3. Don’t forget to bring along a cosy hat and snood from GLOW for a post-Christmas dinner walk. Ideal, if you’ve vacationed to the British countryside. 

4. Bring along some of the Christmas table must-haves that you can’t be without – from condiments to chutneys for the cheese board. Shop our Christmas Food guide right here.

5. In the mood to celebrate? Don’t forget the bubbles. Find the best ethical and socially conscious bevs – from wines that are turning the tide on plastic pollution to the first Fairtrade spirits brand – right here.

Christmas Gifting with Purpose

One of the most important things to remember for your staycation is your Christmas hampers.

We and Sykes Holiday Cottages are both of the view that there’s no better way to show your appreciation for someone than by giving them a gift. And a hamper filled with social impact treats is the perfect way to do this. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or anyone in between – a hamper is sure to be appreciated for its thoughtfulness. 

At Social Supermarket, we provide a range of hampers for every occasion. Whether you’re seeking a hamper to help them wind down, something to celebrate with a cocktail hamper, or simply something to bring a bit of romance to your day such as the Everything But The Food Picnic Hamper, you can find it all here.

One type of hamper that’s received particular interest over the past few years is the Christmas kind, with the Christmas Eve box becoming a rising trend around the world! The thought behind this is that it derives from the German tradition of opening your presents the evening before Christmas Day, as well as bringing some excitement to your little ones in particular.

Christmas is quickly approaching us and with last year’s festive period being so unordinary, there’s no better time to make your special holiday that extra bit more memorable. With this in mind, we’ve teamed up with Sykes Holiday Cottages to bring you the ultimate festive bundle! 

Sykes believe that bringing the family together is one of the most important parts of this period, that’s why they’re offering you the ultimate Christmas competition to win some festive treats for all the family – not forgetting your four-legged friends.

They’ve collaborated with a range of eco-conscious brands – including our very own Sea Change and NEMI Teas – to offer you the chance to win a Christmas Eve box with a value of over £300!

Find out more about how you can enter to win here, as well as tips on what to put in your very own sustainable Christmas Eve box.

The Christmas box stands as a token of anticipation for the exciting day ahead, given to children in the form of gifts and activities to keep them entertained beforehand. The box typically consists of toys, sweets, hot chocolate, books, and other gems to make your Christmas Eve extra special. 

Cheers to that!

• If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your loved one this winter, why not make their Christmas Eve that extra bit magical bybuilding your very own gift box? It’s your chance to create something tailored just for them. 
• Looking for inspiration from our ready-to-go gifts? Shop the Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide.