2021 is a busy year for film anniversaries – from family classics like Harry Potter to epics like The Lord of the Rings.
Many have stood the test of time and are celebrating major milestones over the next 12 months.
To help film enthusiasts follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters, Sykes Holiday Cottages has created a collection of holiday homes that are inspired by these movies or close to the UK filming locations.
The collection includes an apartment near the iconic Alnwick Castle, that doubled as Hogwarts; a stone-built cottage situated in the Peak District perfect for Jane Eyre fans; and a Grade II listed property set in the Yorkshire Dales, an area which inspired The Lord of the Rings.
SEPTEMBER 2011: 10 YEARS SINCE THE LAUNCH OF JANE EYRE
The Studio – Parwich, Derbyshire Dales
Sleeps: Two
Price: Seven nights from £437
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This beautiful, detached cottage is set in the heart of Derbyshire and is ideally located for couples looking to explore the quintessentially British filming locations of Jane Eyre. The property boasts traditional features including wooden beams, a wood burning stove and a beautiful walled garden – perfect for an evening drink or a cup of tea in the morning sunshine.
Situated in the south of the Peak District National Park, the cottage is just a 30-minute drive away from Chatsworth House, where Jane and Edward Rochester’s first meeting was filmed.
NOVEMBER 2001: 20 YEARS SINCE THE PREMIERE OF HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
Caste View – Alnwick, Northumberland
Sleeps: Two
Price: Seven nights from £363
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Castle View is a gorgeous duplex apartment located in the centre of Alnwick – home to one of the most instantly recognisable locations featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Alnwick Castle.
Dating back to 1800, this characterful property would make a great getaway for two ‘Potterheads’. Guests can enjoy the magnificent views of Alnwick Castle from the window or visit the famous landmark which regularly hosts castle tours. There’s even the option to have a broomstick lesson, recreating the famous scene in the first Harry Potter film.
DECEMBER 2001: 20 YEARS SINCE THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING HIT THE BIG SCREEN
Rose Cottage – Malham, Yorkshire
Sleeps: Four
Price: Seven nights from £472
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This Grade II listed building can be found resting within the breath-taking Yorkshire Dales National Park, within the village of Malham. Perfect for a family of four, this idyllic 17th century property offers a quality stay within a location steeped with historic landmarks and picturesque landscapes.
The cottage itself is close to Gordale Scar, which was the good. It is also rumoured that the Yorkshire countryside provided the bulk of Tolkien’s inspiration for the Elven parts of Middle Earth.
APRIL 1982: 40 YEARS SINCE CHARIOTS OF FIRE
Redwood – Broadstairs, Kent
Sleeps: Eight
Price: Seven nights from £579
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Redwood is located close to the heart of Broadstairs and within a minute’s walk of Stone Bay, one of the sandy beaches for which the area is famous. This beautifully-presented cottage is a great choice for families and friends wishing to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday.
Guests can take a walk to soak up the picture-perfect Broadstairs beach, which was used in the opening and closing scenes of the multi-Oscar award winning film Chariots of Fire.
AUGUST 1971: 50 YEARS SINCE WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
The Forge – Barston, West Midlands
Sleeps: Three
Price: Seven nights from £408
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This unique property is a former blacksmith’s forge, located on the outskirts of the traditional village of Barston. The Forge boasts character with wooden beams, exposed brick and a large, traditional fireplace.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film, guests can take a trip to the real-life version of the factory – Cadbury World.
