Local friends celebrate as luxury Staffordshire hall wins national award
A luxury Staffordshire holiday let designed with large groups in mind has been recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme celebrating the UK’s best holiday homes.
Otherton Hall, owned by Cannock-based Brett Rigby, Jay Allen, Kerry Rigby and Anoushka Zizzari, has been named a winner in the 2026 Sykes Stars awards, run by staycation specialist Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Now in its fourth year, the Sykes Stars awards recognise holiday lets that have consistently received outstanding guest feedback over the past 12 months.
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. Guest experience remains at the heart of everything the co-owners and property manager do, with visitors frequently praising the welcoming atmosphere and noting 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.
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, said: “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.”
