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A small wooden cabin with a gravel driveway and two yellow chairs outside at The Wheelhouse in Grimsay near Balivanich
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5
Grimsay near Balivanich, Western Isles, HS6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Wheelhouse is a delightful, studio-style lodge resting rurally in Grimsay near Balivanich, Eilean Siar. Romantic. Countryside views. Open-plan. Iochdar 11.7 miles; Howmore 17.1 miles; Staoinebrig 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1138880)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 29th Aug
for 3 nights From €535

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An outdoor area with two large wooden planters in front of a stone building with glass doors at The Hayloft in Spofforth
1 of 16
5
Spofforth, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This semi-detached cottage rests close to Spofforth, North Yorkshire. Allocated parking. WiFi. Juliet balcony. Wetherby 3.7 miles; Harrogate 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1014979)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €430

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A two-story brick house with a tiled roof a garage a front door and a tree on the lawn at Field View in Bodham near Sheringham
1 of 26
5
Bodham near Sheringham, Norfolk, NR25
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This thoughtfully-decorated three-bedroom, 2 bathroom property rests in Bodham near Sheringham, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Private parking. In an AONB. Electric flame-effect stove. Cromer 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1125337)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €830

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Exterior view of a brick house with a bay window and garden beds at Frog Meadow Barn in Knypersley near Biddulph
1 of 28
5
Knypersley near Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A ground-floor annex perfect for a small family to explore this scenic area of Staffordshire. In reach of the Peak District National Park. Garden with decking and entertainment functions. WiFi. Biddulph 1.4 miles; Leek 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1007512)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 28th Aug
for 3 nights From €646

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Exterior view of a two story house with a front entrance door stairs and plants at Pickney House Killigarth near Polperro
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5
Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall, PL13
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall. Countryside and sea views. Stylish. Family and pet-friendly. EV charger. Close to amenities and the beach. Looe 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1099536)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 28th Aug
for 3 nights From €2271

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An outdoor hot tub with bubbling water next to a dining table and chairs on a deck at Chantry Lodge in Hendra Croft near Goonhavern
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5

Holiday Park

Hendra Croft near Goonhavern, Cornwall, TR8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stylish, two-bedroom lodge sitting in Hendra Croft near Goonhavern, Cornwall. Hot tub. Sea-views. Close to amenities. Perranporth 3.3 miles; Newquay 6.2 miles; Truro 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1103140)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From €970

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An outdoor area with a wooden picnic table beside a wooden building and a fenced grassy area at Buttercup Lodge in Theberton near Leiston
1 of 16
5
Theberton near Leiston, Suffolk, IP16
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An idyllic pine lodge nestled in the village of Theberton near Leiston, Suffolk. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Garden. Saxmundham 4.2 miles; Thorpeness 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1096657)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €476

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A wooden cabin with a fenced deck and steps on a lawn with trees in the background at Lodge 9- Lamorna in Tregolds near St Merryn
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5

Holiday Park

Tregolds near St Merryn, Cornwall, PL28
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Lodge 9- Lamorna is a lovely, single-storey cottage situated on a holiday park in Tregolds near St Merryn in Cornwall, complete with an open-plan design. Padstow 4.8 miles; Wadebridge 8.2 miles; Newquay 10.6 miles. (Ref. 1175562)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Sun 29th Aug
for 3 nights From €961

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A brick terrace house with blue door and gate and windows showing curtains at Sole Bay Cottage in Lowestoft
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5
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented terrace house situated in the heart of Lowestoft, Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Beach nearby. Oulton Broad 4.3 miles; Somerleyton 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1126645)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Wed 1st Sep
for 3 nights From €506

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A garden with a hut and canopy at The Highwood Hut near Liskeard
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5
near Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Highwood Hut is a romantic single-storey, studio-style hut near Liskeard, Cornwall boasting a wood-fired hot tub, barbecue and countryside views. Looe 10.5 miles, Bodmin 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1173559)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €463

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An aerial view of a stone castle surrounded by trees gardens and ponds in a rural landscape at Fernhill Castle in Skipton
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5
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD20
  • Sleeps30
  • Bedrooms10
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This Grade I listed fortified mansion can be found in Farnhill near Cross Hills, West Yorkshire. Four open fires. Historic property. Hot tub. Skipton 4.2 miles; Keighley 5.3 miles; Harrogate 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1069783)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sat 28th Aug
for 3 nights From €6815

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A garden with flowers plants hanging baskets and a white door at Sunnyvale in Bugle near St Austell
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5
Bugle near St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful St. Austell cottage, a few minutes' walk from village of Bugle. Set mainly over first floor, close to open countryside. Sleeps two. Welcoming accommodation. Close to many attractions. Mevagissey 6 miles. (Ref. 5443)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €492

Last booked 8 hours ago
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A terrace with table and chair overlooking a street at Harbour Retreat in Weymouth
1 of 36
5
Weymouth, Dorset, DT4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Harbour Retreat is an eclectic first-floor apartment close to the harbour and beach, with roadside parking, in the heart of Weymouth in Dorset. Dorchester 8.3 miles; Bridport 20.5 miles. (Ref. 1164179)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €659

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Stone cottage with wooden porch and small garden area with potted plant at Barn 3 Cwm-twrch Isaf near Ystradgynlais
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5
Cwm-twrch Isaf near Ystradgynlais, Powys, SA9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Barn 3 is a single-storey barn conversion resting in Cwm-twrch Isaf near Ystradgynlais, Powys. Rural setting. Pets. Near national park. Ystradgynlais 3.1 miles; Swansea 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1144536)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From €379

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An outdoor area with stone buildings and a tree at Orcaber Farm Barn in Lancaster
1 of 38
5
Austwick near Settle, Yorkshire Dales - South, LA2
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Barn, a delightful pet-friendly barn conversion nestled near Austwick in North Yorkshire, boasts a woodburning stove, an enclosed garden. Settle 5 miles (Ref. 1199056)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €666

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An exterior view of a stone house with a door and windows at Daisy Cottage near Wigton
1 of 54
5
Near Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Daisy Cottage is a charming holiday cottage resting near Wigton, Cumbria, with a hot tub, games room, and off-road parking. Carlisle 11.2 miles; Keswick 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1167604)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sun 29th Aug
for 3 nights From €1123

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26 Otho Way - 1203404 - photo 1
1 of 28
5
North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

26 Otho Way is a beautiful detached house resting in North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, with close by shops, pubs, and lakes, plus a woodburning stove and garden. Lincoln 5.7 miles; Newark-on-Trent 12.2 miles; Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape 26.7 miles. (Ref. 1203404)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €643

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A single-story building with multiple windows behind a wooden fence and a large tree at Park Stables Wyck Beacon near Bourton-on-the-Water
1 of 30
5
Wyck Beacon near Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, GL54
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Outstanding barn, beautifully furnished, spacious and in the heart of the Cotswolds. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge rooms all round. Close to Bourton, Stow and Burford. Stunning (Ref. 988847)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From €1145

Last booked yesterday
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A stone house with a red door and flowering plants in front at Beachway in Brynhenllan near Dinas Cross
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5
Brynhenllan near Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SA42
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Beachway, an inviting, detached cottage resting on the outskirts of Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire. En-suite. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Near beach. Newport 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1156644)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From €842

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A kitchen with dark cabinets a blue sofa and a dining table with blue chairs at Foxgloves in Castleton Peak District
1 of 13
5
Castleton, Peak District, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Foxgloves, a stunning annexe in the picturesque village of Castleton, Derbyshire. Romantic. Electric fire. In Peak District National Park. Hope 1.4 miles; Buxton 10.5 miles; Bakewell 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1158774)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Mon 30th Aug
for 3 nights From €475

Last booked 2 days ago
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Get away for a long weekend with a cottages to rent for the bank holiday. All of the holiday rentals below are still available for the coming bank holiday, so reserve your favourite today to avoid disappointment! There are holiday lets for the bank holiday in all four corners of the UK and Ireland, so pick your favourite destination and get set for an invigorating three-night short break today!

Where to stay this bank holiday? The choice is yours!

From the Yorkshire Dales to the Dorset Coast, these self-catering holiday homes for the bank holiday provide a great base for a relaxing few days away from the daily grind. Whether you're a couple looking for an isolated bolthole in the country or a group of friends out to celebrate the bank holiday in style at a luxury holiday cottage, you're sure to find just what you're looking for before the upcoming bank holiday.

So forget pricey hotels or below par B&B's and opt for a stay at a self-catering holiday this bank holiday. With so many great properties to choose from at affordable prices, a self-catering holiday let is a bit of a no-brainer wouldn't you say?

Here you'll find self catering holiday cottages that are available to rent during the upcoming Bank Holiday. You can also check out available properties over the Spring bank holiday, Easter break, May bank holiday and August bank holiday.

Still undecided about where to go? Explore this wider range of UK weekend breaks. Or, if it'll just be you and your partner, then be sure to check out this collection of properties for romantic weekend breaks in the UK too! We've also put together a handy guide to UK Bank Holidays packed with the dates of upcoming bank holidays across the UK, inspiration on where to go and even a handy quiz to help you decide on your next adventure.

Can’t decide? Check out this broad range of all self-catering UK holiday cottages to find the ideal property for you. Book ahead and secure your 2026 break now!