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A two-story house with a dark door and white-framed windows surrounded by gravel driveway at Kober House in Mullion
36
Mullion, Cornwall, TR12
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A detached property resting within the village of Mullion. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Pub and shop within 0.1 miles. (Ref. 1002278)

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

Fri 1st May
for 3 nights £560

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A red brick terraced house with bay windows and ivy on the facade at Talbot House Castleton Hope Valley
55
Castleton, Hope Valley, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Superb town house in the centre of Castleton with great views. Pet-friendly. WiFi and off road parking. Buxton 10 miles. (Ref. 931278)

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

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £832

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A view of houses with green bushes and a lawn overlooking the sea under a blue sky at Watlands in Mynytho near Abersoch
30
Mynytho near Abersoch, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), LL53
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Tastefully refurbished bungalow situated in Mynytho, North Wales. Beach nearby. Enclosed garden. Abersoch 2.5 miles; Pwllheli 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1117849)

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

Sat 2nd May
for 3 nights £694

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A kitchen with a wooden dining table set for four and gray cabinets under skylights at Red Poll Barn Spexhall Near Halesworth
19
Spexhall Near Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish barn conversion in Spexhall near Halesworth in Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Rural location. Countryside views. Parking. WiFi. Parking. Halesworth 3.4 miles; Aldeburgh 22.3 miles; Felixstowe 38.1 miles. (Ref. 1116922)

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

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights £590

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A wooden house with large glass doors a hot tub a lawn and a patio area at The Barn in Lytchett Matravers
59
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautifully-presented, single-storey abode residing in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084629)

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

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights £1308

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A courtyard with grass and flower beds surrounded by stone buildings with tiled roofs at Beaconsfield Cottage Burniston near Scalby
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39
Burniston near Scalby, North Yorkshire, YO13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 27th Feb to 1st May 2026

Sat 2nd May
for 3 nights £672

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A white two storey house with balconies and a stone wall next to a road at Harbour View in Cemaes Bay
18
Cemaes Bay, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL67
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A three bed, first-floor flat in the village of Cemaes Bay in Anglesey. Views over the harbour. One bed with en suite. Open-plan living. Off road parking. Amlwch 5 miles. (Ref. 956195)

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

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £361

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The exterior entrance of a house with a white door and two potted plants beside stone walls and a closed garage at Hope Cottage South in Reeth
32
Reeth, Yorkshire Dales, DL11
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A charming terraced cottage resting in Reeth, North Yorkshire. Beautiful views. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Leyburn 8.1 miles, Richmond 11.3 miles, Barnard Castle 14.1 miles; Kirkby Stephen 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1065750)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £522

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A stone cottage with a tiled roof and gravel driveway next to a grassy area at Trem Y Wyddfa in Gaerwen
17
Gaerwen, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL60
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This single-storey cottage rests in the village of Gaerwen on the Isle of Anglesey. Lovely views. Off-road parking. Idyllic location. Llanfairpwllgwyngyll 2.7 miles; Beaumaris 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1046013)

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

Tue 5th May
for 3 nights £370

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A log cabin with multiple windows and a glass door surrounded by grass and fenced yard at Rowan Lodge in Greetham Rutland
39
Greetham, Rutland, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A bespoke wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham village in Rutland, East Midlands. Swimming pool access. Barbecue. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Oakham 7.8 miles; Leicester 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1056286)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £475

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A house with a red roof and large windows at The Stall near Kealkill, County Cork
21
Bantry, County Cork, P75 E
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Stall is an enchanting, pet-friendly property near Kealkill, County Cork, boasting open-plan living, an electric fire, and stunning countryside views. Bantry 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1173254)

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

Fri 1st May
for 3 nights £499

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A white house with a wooden deck and green lawn at Robins Downs in Ilfracombe
29
Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Robins Downs, a lovely holiday cottage resting in Ilfracombe, Devon. Open-plan living space. Single-storey. Private decking. Barbecue. Hot tub. Pizza oven. Barnstaple 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1144097)

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

Fri 1st May
for 3 nights £655

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A stone house with a tiled roof and a garden with potted plants and outdoor furniture at The Gatehouse in Mansfield
50
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A remarkable stone-built holiday home resting in Teversal near Stanton Hill, Nottinghamshire. Enclosed garden. Character. Ground-floor living. Hot tub. Chesterfield 10.3 miles; Nottingham 19 miles; Peak District National Park 22.4 miles (Ref. 1080853)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £1172

Last booked 2 days ago
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A small A-frame house with a wooden deck and stairs surrounded by trees and grass at Apple Tree Lodge in Gillingham
23
Gillingham, Dorset, SP8
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Unique, A-frame lodge placed near Gillingham in Dorset. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. On Whistly Waters. WiFi. (Ref. 970181)

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

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £417

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A stone cottage with flower bushes and garden equipment in a courtyard at Chapel Cottage in Upleatham near Saltburn-By-The-Sea
22
Upleatham near Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A Grade II listed cottage perched in the pretty village of Upleatham near Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire. Open fire. WiFi. Character. Saltburn-by-the-Sea 2.6 miles; Middlesbrough 12.2 miles; Whitby 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1073539)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Fri 1st May
for 3 nights £442

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A stone house with wooden framed windows and a garage door surrounded by shrubs and greenery at 2 Carr Farm Close in Glossop
34
Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This modern detached house sits in the Derbyshire town of Glossop. Hot tub. Smart TV. WiFi. Near Peak District National Park. (Ref. 981709)

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

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £811

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A stone house with a slate roof solar panels and chimneys surrounded by grass and bushes at Sherriff in Troutbeck near Keswick
28
Troutbeck, near Keswick, Lake District, CA11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Modern detached house midway between Keswick and Ullswater.Lovely views and gardne. Two Woodburning stoves and underfloor heating. Pub 15 min walk. Off road parking. (Ref. 1061490)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £649

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A white two-story house with garden and metal staircase at Hillhead in Ambleside
25
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Hillhead is a welcoming house within the Lake District National Park, in the town of Ambleside, Cumbria, boasting a woodburning stove and a balcony. Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1041531)

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

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £802

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An exterior view of a rustic building with tiled roof and multiple glass doors opening onto a cobblestone courtyard with potted plants and a garden area at The Shippon in Honiton
Offer
35
Honiton, Devon, EX14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Shippon is a spacious and inviting home, with characterful yet chic features, perfect for a couples retreat at Lower Lye, in the Blackdown Hills AONB. Honiton 7 miles; Axminster 7.8 miles; Seaton 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1087064)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 5% off - Fri 22nd May to 29th May 2026

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights £502

Last booked yesterday
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An outdoor area with a wooden fence gravel ground plants and a white door at Westgate Cottage in Sittingbourne
35
Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A ground floor annexe situated near the hamlet of Oad Street near Sittingbourne in Kent. Pet-friendly. Garden with patio area. Sittingbourne 1.7 miles; Rochester 10.2 miles; Tunbridge Wells 31.2 miles. (Ref. 960985)

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

Sat 2nd May
for 3 nights £328

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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!