Staffordshire holiday let with indoor swimming pool, sauna and cinema room wins national award

Luxury holiday let, Otherton Hall, owned by Cannock-based Brett Rigby, Jay Allen, Kerry Rigby and Anoushka Zizzari, has won a national award.

The holiday let in Staffordshire has been named a winner in the 2026 Sykes Stars awards, run by staycation specialist Sykes Holiday Cottages. 

The property owners entered the holiday letting market in 2022, initially managing a single three-bedroom property. 

After quickly expanding their portfolio, they set their sights on creating something larger - a high-end home designed specifically for big groups.  

Located in Staffordshire, Otherton Hall has been commended by guests for its modern features and thoughtful design. 

The holiday let boasts an indoor swimming pool, a sauna alongside a Cinema Room, Games Room and Basement Bar - providing entertainment for all ages.

Spacious bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms and well-designed communal areas make Otherton Hall especially popular with multi-generational families and large groups marking special occasions. 

Visitors have frequently praised the welcoming atmosphere and noted the team’s commitment to ensuring a seamless stay.

To be named a Sykes Star, owners must achieve 100% positive guest feedback across three quarters of the year.  

The Sykes Stars awards is now in its fourth year and it recognises holiday lets that have consistently received outstanding guest feedback over the past 12 months.  

Demi Holder, property manager of Otherton Hall, said: “We’ve poured an enormous amount of time, energy and care into Otherton Hall, so to see it recognised like this is incredibly rewarding. 

"The consistent positive feedback from guests is what drives us, and to know that’s been acknowledged makes all the hard work worthwhile. 

"Creating somewhere that large groups genuinely love staying in has taken real commitment, so this recognition means a great deal.” 

James Shaw, Chief Commercial Officer at Sykes Holiday Cottages, added: “Our Sykes Stars awards shine a spotlight on owners who go above and beyond to deliver fantastic staycations for their guests. 

"Driven by impressive and consistent feedback, winners should be proud of their achievement and the experience they’re able to offer holidaymakers. 

“Our holiday let owners, including the team behind Otherton Hall, play a vital role in shaping the UK holiday let market and ensuring quality getaways, as demand for UK breaks continues to rise and locations like Staffordshire and the Peak District remain popular among holidaymakers.” 

You can explore Otherton Hall in more detail by heading to Sykes Holiday Cottages website.