Introducing our Devon Air Ambulance children’s art competition

Here in South Devon, we’re lucky to have such a strong sense of community – and at Coast & Country Cottages, we’re proud to play our part by supporting Devon Air Ambulance throughout 2025.

This vital charity provides lifesaving emergency care across our beautiful yet rural region. Our team understand that this incredible service is essential for both locals living and working here, as well as those holidaying in the region. As such we are pleased to have nominated Devon Air Ambulance as our designated charity of the year.

To help raise funds, we’re inviting children to take part in a brand new competition that’s all about using their imagination…

Design a dream holiday home for Heli

We’re asking children of all ages to put their artistic skills to the test by designing a holiday home for ‘Heli’ the helicopter!

Will it be a grand seaside hideaway with a helipad and hangar? Or a snug countryside barn with everything Heli needs after a busy day in the skies? Whatever you dream up, make it bright, bold and bursting with creativity – we can’t wait to see the results.

While entry is completely free, we encourage parents to make a small voluntary donation if they can. Every donation will be matched by our parent company, Sykes Cottages, doubling the impact and helping us raise even more for Devon Air Ambulance.

You can make a donation here

The prize

One lucky winner will receive a £500 Sykes Cottages voucher to use on a UK self-catering holiday in 2026. The competition will run throughout the summer, closing on 31st October 2025, so there’s plenty of time to get involved.

How to enter

Download or collect an entry form from our stand at one of the many shows and events we are attending in 2025.

Alternatively, collect your form from our offices: Hannaford’s Landing, Salcombe, TQ8 8FE, or De Courcey House, Mayor’s Avenue, Dartmouth, TQ6 9NF.

Then, simply complete your design, and return it to our team in the offices either in person or by post – or email it to victoria.rogers@sykescottages.co.uk.

Judging will take place on 1st November 2025.

Parents – a quick reminder

Entry is free, but please consider donating via the QR code on the form to support Devon Air Ambulance, or visit our JustGiving page. Every contribution counts and helps keep this vital service flying.

Download your entry form

Competition Terms and Conditions

1. The Competition prize is made up of a £500 voucher, which can be used on a stay at any property listed with Sykes Holiday Cottages, or any of the regional brands associated with them.
2. The prize of the £500 holiday voucher is valid for 2 years from date of competition closing. Must be redeemed by 31st October 2027.
4. The competition can be entered by any child aged 4 to 17. A parent or guardian aged 18 or over must be listed on the entry form, who will be allocated the prize voucher.
5. The competition prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer; is non-transferable and there shall be no alternative prize or cash alternative offered.
6. Sykes Cottages will not be held accountable for any costs, losses, damages, and expenses (including travel fees) that the winner may incur in relation to the Competition or prize or as a result of any misrepresentation of the prize.
7. The prize winner is required to pay the ‘good housekeeping bond’ associated with booking this property. Please see section 4.12 of our booking conditions for more information.
8. The winner will be contacted by Coast & Country Cottages directly.
9. All entry requirements must have been followed to be entered into the competition.
10. For more information on booking terms please see here.