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A two story house with an adjacent small building on a grassy lawn under a partly cloudy sky at Trewen in Botwnnog near Sarn Meyllteyrn
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5
Botwnnog near Sarn Meyllteyrn, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), LL53
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A grand five-bedroom holiday home, resting in Botwnnog near Sarn Meyllteyrn, in Gwynedd. Bedrooms with en-suites. Woodburning stove. Contemporary. Original features. Smart TV. Abersoch 4.3 miles; Pwllheli 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1024758)

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


for 3 nights From £926

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A stone house and a white cottage with skylights in a rural landscape with hills and water at The Barn at Reef in Timsgearraidh
1 of 53
5
Timsgearraidh, Western Isles, HS2
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Barn at Reef welcomes you to your perfect Scottish adventure in the breath-taking scenery of Reef, on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Remote. Ardroil,6.3 miles; Great Bernera 20.8 miles; Stornoway 33.6 miles. (Ref. 1110778)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 28th Aug
for 3 nights From £1254

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Stone house with extension and garden path leading to front door at Hoodgill Barn in Newbiggin near Middleton-in-Teesdale
Offer
1 of 56
5
Newbiggin near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious, stone-built, end of terrace cottage, set in a remote location. Outstanding countryside views. Lovely garden. Luxurious hot tub. WiFi. Woodburner. Middleton-in-Teesdale 3 miles. (Ref. 922717)

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

  • 15% off - Mon 28th Sep to 9th Oct 2026

Mon 30th Aug
for 3 nights From £868

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A dining table set for two by a bay window with views of houses and the sea at The Beach Hut in St Ives
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5
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Reverse level duplex apartment great for couples with sea views, just minutes from the centre of St Ives. Romantic retreat. Sea views. WiFi. Carbis Bay 1.9 miles; Penzance 8.1 miles; Marazion 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1055165)

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

Wed 1st Sep
for 3 nights From £563

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An outdoor patio area with seating and brick walls at Well View Cottage in Chester
1 of 24
5
Chester, Cheshire, CW6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish detached cottage located close to the village of Tarporley in Cheshire. Characterful. Open-plan. Rural views. Tarporley 2 miles. Chester 8 miles. (Ref. 970303)

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

Sun 29th Aug
for 3 nights From £464

Last booked 2 days ago
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Kennie Cottage - 1161884 - photo 1
1 of 25
5
Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Kennie Cottage is a lovely property in Seahouses, Northumberland, with a woodburning stove in an open-plan living space and fantastic sea views to admire. Beadnell 1.8 miles; Bamburgh 3.5 miles; Alnwick 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1161884)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £439

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The exterior of a stone and brick house with a wooden gate and surrounding trees at Nanthir House Davids Well near Rhayader
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5
Davids Well near Rhayader, Powys, LD1
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Nanthir is a quirky, three-storey property set in its own grounds in the hamlet of David’s Well, Powys. Five bedrooms. Rural location. Quirky features. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Llandrindod Wells 17.3 miles; Aberystwyth 39.6 miles. (Ref. 1142755)

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

Wed 1st Sep
for 3 nights From £1149

Last booked yesterday
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A cabin and garden area at Bedwen in Aberaeron
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5
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA47
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bedwen is one of three charming shepherd's huts offering a pet-friendly, romantic retreat in a countryside location, in the town of Oakford near Llanarth, Ceredigion. Llanarth 1.4 miles; New Quay 4.7 miles; Aberaeron 4 miles. (Ref. 1155156)

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

Sun 29th Aug
for 3 nights From £333

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A long white two-story building with several windows and doors overlooking a large grass lawn with trees in the background at Driftwood in Bude
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5
Bude, Cornwall, EX23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderfully modern terraced cottage situated in the lovely coastal town of Bude. WiFi. Easy access to the coast and beaches. Tintagel 17 miles. (Ref. 977604)

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

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From £489

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A pathway with gravel alongside a brick building with a door decorated with a wreath and a sign reading Hafan Fach in Mold
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5
Mold, Flintshire, CH7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful single-storey annexe resting in Mold, Flintshire. Close to amenities. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Smart TV. Allocated parking. Loggerheads 3 miles; Chester 15.6 miles; Llangollen 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1117745)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From £297

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A stone wall with plants in front and a metal gate leading to a patio with a table and chairs at Causeway Hideaway in Dore
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5
Dore, South Yorkshire, S17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Causeway Hideaway is a delightful, single-storey annexe resting in Dore, South Yorkshire. Romantic. Close to amenities. Stylish. Near National Park. Sheffield 5.4 miles; Chesterfield 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1133830)

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

Mon 30th Aug
for 3 nights From £417

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A brick terraced house with white framed windows a pathway leading to a door and a garden with outdoor furniture at 12 St Hildas in Whitby
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5
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A magnificent Georgian property - spacious, luxury accommodation for up to 13 guests with cinema and games room, just 5 minutes' walk to all the amenities of the historic town of Whitby. (Ref. 1015801)

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

Sat 4th Sep
for 3 nights From £2241

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Sycamore Lodge - 1208430 - photo 1
New property
1 of 19
5
Brecon, South Wales & Pembrokeshire, LD3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Sycamore Lodge, a delightful pet-friendly lodge near Brecon, Powys, mountain vistas and is within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Builth Wells 20.3 miles; Hay-on-Wye 20.9 miles; Abergavenny 23 miles. (Ref. 1208430)

  • Pets go free
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £576

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A modern lodge with a glass railing porch and chairs on a grassy lawn at 2 Strathtay Lodges in Aberfeldy
1 of 25
5
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Strathtay Lodges is a wonderful, single-storey property in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross. Close to amenities and River Tay. Ground-floor. Off-road parking. Pitlochry 14.6 miles; Perth 31.2 miles. (Ref. 1148413)

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

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £796

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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 £579

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A stone house with a driveway garage and garden surrounded by trees at Copper Coin in Gawber
Offer
1 of 41
5
Gawber, South Yorkshire, S75
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Copper Coin, a stylish, three-bedroom bungalow rests in Gawber, South Yorkshire. Near amenities. Hot tub. Contemporary. Rural views. Barnsley 1.8 miles; Rotherham 12.7 miles; Leeds 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1138913)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

  • 5% off - Fri 4th Sep to 2nd Oct 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 23rd Oct to 30th Oct 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 30th Oct to 11th Dec 2026

Fri 3rd Sep
for 3 nights From £812

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A row of stone houses with a red door and black metal gate at Sefton House in Keswick
1 of 25
5
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful Victorian Lakeland cottage, resting in the centre of the historic town of Keswick, Cumbria. Central heating. Period features. Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 15 miles. (Ref. 1011668)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £608

Last booked 2 days ago
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A brick building with green doors and hanging flower baskets on a driveway at The Old Sty in Alton
1 of 20
5
Alton, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, ST10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful detached bungalow is situated in Whiston, Staffordshire. Open-plan living. Off-road parking. Leek 6 miles; Ashbourne 7 miles. (Ref. 982176)

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

Sun 29th Aug
for 3 nights From £320

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Front door with green paint and heart decoration with two potted plants and a window on a white brick cottage at Top Farm Cottage in Knockin
1 of 16
5
Knockin, Shropshire, SY10
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful semi-detached cottage resting in Knockin, Shropshire. Ground-floor living. Romantic retreat. Rural setting. Oswestry 5.7 miles; Shrewsbury 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1059788)

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

Sun 29th Aug
for 3 nights From £369

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets a window and cooking utensils at Red Robin Whepstead in Wickhambrook near Bury St Edmunds
1 of 22
5
Wickhambrook near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious and stylish single-storey holiday home near Whepstead close to Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Parking. WiFi. Welcome gift. Bury St Edmunds 6.7miles; Stowmarket 18.9 miles; Orford 47.2 miles. (Ref. 1116805)

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

Tue 31st Aug
for 3 nights From £632

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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!