August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

The Old Mill in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

The Old Mill, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Old Mill in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Mill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Mill start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Mill


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Schoolhouse Brewhouse start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Schoolhouse Brewhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Boundcliffe Farm in Allerston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Boundcliffe Farm, Allerston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Boundcliffe Farm self catering accommodation in Allerston, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Boundcliffe Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boundcliffe Farm start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boundcliffe Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Part Of The Farmhouse in Rhewl, Denbighshire, North Wales

Part Of The Farmhouse, Rhewl

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Part Of The Farmhouse in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Part Of The Farmhouse start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Part Of The Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Osprey View in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Osprey View, Creetown

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Osprey View self catering accommodation in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Osprey View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Osprey View start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osprey View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Brookway Lodge in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

Brookway Lodge, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Brookway Lodge self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brookway Lodge start from £1785 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookway Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Greenlands Cottage in Musbury, Devon, South West England

Greenlands Cottage, Musbury

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Musbury, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Greenlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenlands Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Little White Cottage in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Little White Cottage, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Little White Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Little White Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little White Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little White Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Milking Barn in Diddlebury, Shropshire, Central England

The Milking Barn, Diddlebury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Milking Barn in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Milking Barn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Milking Barn


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Townhouse Apartment in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Townhouse Apartment, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Townhouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Townhouse Apartment start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Townhouse Apartment


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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