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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
26
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 £710

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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
53
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 £1942

Last booked yesterday
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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
22

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 £830

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A row of modern townhouses with balconies by a waterfront at 7 Waves in Rye
15
Rye, East Sussex, TN31
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful apartment on the fringes of the High Weald AONB in Sussex. Private balcony with captivating views. Open-plan layout. Romantic. Hastings 12 miles; Folkestone 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1025560)

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

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £478

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A garden with a hut and canopy at The Highwood Hut near Liskeard
20
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 £396

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A garden with flowers plants hanging baskets and a white door at Sunnyvale in Bugle near St Austell
17
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 £421

Last booked 2 days ago
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A terrace with table and chair overlooking a street at Harbour Retreat in Weymouth
36
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 £573

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An exterior view of a stone house with a door and windows at Daisy Cottage near Wigton
54
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 £960

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26 Otho Way - 1203404 - photo 1
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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 £560

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An exterior view of a brown wooden building with multiple windows and doors on a wet stone pavement at Sparrows Den Lodge in Winchelsea Beach
19
Winchelsea Beach, East Sussex, TN36
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This all-ground-floor cottage can be found on the coast of East Sussex. In close reach of the beach. Open-plan living. Private garden. Hastings 8.9 miles; Battle 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1039888)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From £554

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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
30
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 £979

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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
13
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 £406

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A living room with a black leather sofa a dining table with white chairs a wooden floor and large windows overlooking a road and grassy area at Sea House in Rustington
40
Rustington, West Sussex, BN16
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

16 Howards Way, an end-of-terrace house set in the thriving coastal town of Rustington, West Sussex. Sea views. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Littlehampton 1.8 miles; Arundel 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1145958)

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

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £751

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An outdoor area with stone buildings and a tree at Orcaber Farm Barn in Lancaster
38
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 £579

Last booked yesterday
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A row of houses with pointed roofs and a central blue door with stairs and garden beds at Waters Watch in St Ives
28
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A splendid, ground-floor apartment situated in an elevated position in St Ives, Cornwall. Sonos Sound Bar. Designated parking. Coastal views. Penzance 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1100291)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From £670

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A red brick building with multiple windows and a sloped roof with a sign saying Caxton House and a garden with bushes in Skegness
83
Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25
  • Sleeps29
  • Bedrooms13
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Caxton House, a historic, thirteen-bedroom holiday home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Games room. Range cooker. En-suites. Boston 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1147750)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £2538

Last booked yesterday
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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs next to a barbecue grill in front of a house with skylights and a wooden door at Rhyd Y Bont Bach in Rhoscolyn
35
Rhoscolyn, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Rhyd Y Bont Bach is a three-bedroom cottage set in a tranquil location in Rhoscolyn, Anglesey. Open fire. Lawned garden. Off-road parking. Walking location. Trearddur Bay 2.6 miles; Holyhead 4.7 miles. (Ref. 1140713)

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

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From £838

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A two-story house with black framed glass doors and multiple windows surrounded by trees at Burnside House in Portsonachan near Lochawe
24
Portsonachan near Lochawe, Argyll and Bute, PA33
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming detached cottage nestled in the idyllic village of Portsonachan near Lochawe in Scotland. Electric fire. Rural location. WiFi. Inveraray 13.3 miles; Taynuilt 19.8 miles; Kilchrenan 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1054855)

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

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £483

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A small stone building with a slate roof surrounded by gravel and a fenced grassy area with outdoor seating at The Old Laundry Cottage in Aberargie near Perth
34
Aberargie near Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Aberargie, near Perth in central Scotland. Scenic location. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Kinross 12.3 miles; Dunkeld 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1076172)

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

Fri 3rd Sep
for 3 nights From £730

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An outdoor area with a stone house and a planter at Orcaber Farmhouse Lancaster
46
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farmhouse, a wonderful home on the outskirts of Austwick and Yorkshire Dales National Park, boasts serene views, hot tub and woodburning stove. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.6 miles; Skipton 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1199058)

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

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £891

Last booked yesterday
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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!