Sykes Cottage -Manor Cottages
Sykes Holiday Cottages, through its Cotswolds-based brand Manor Cottages, has been a trusted name in self-catering holiday accommodation for over 35 years.
From its humble beginnings with Colin and Angela renting out their converted stables, Manor Cottages has grown to represent more than 350 handpicked properties across the region. Despite this expansion, the company has remained grounded in its original values of honesty, friendliness, and personal service, offering everything from romantic retreats to large family manors in some of the UK’s most picturesque locations.
As part of its commitment to delivering memorable experiences with a light environmental footprint, Manor Cottages sought a sustainable and practical product that could enhance guest engagement, reduce single-use packaging, and support their broader Impact Mission.
The aim was to find a quality item that reflected their local, customer-focused ethos while aligning with their ambition to become a plastic-free business and achieve net zero emissions in the coming decades.
To meet this goal, Manor Cottages partnered with Gojute to provide the GJ040 Medium Jute Bag. Crafted from finely woven, lined jute fabric with soft flat cotton webbed handles, the bag offers a natural aesthetic in white and natural tones – perfectly suited to the brand’s elegant, rural identity. Sized at 39cm wide by 36cm high and 15cm deep, it is ideal for welcome packs, local produce, or practical use by guests during their stay.
The introduction of the GJ040 has allowed Manor Cottages to reduce reliance on single-use plastic packaging and elevate the guest experience. Whether used as a welcome gift, filled with local goods, or provided as a reusable shopping companion, the bags have become a small but meaningful extension of the company’s values. They also support Manor’s mission to positively impact local communities and reduce waste while providing practical, long-lasting utility for guests and staff alike.
The collaboration with Gojute demonstrates how Manor Cottages continues to blend tradition and innovation. By choosing products that are both sustainable and thoughtful, the company enhances its brand story, supports its environmental goals, and strengthens the connection between visitors and the landscapes they come to enjoy.
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