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

Norton Grange in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire, Central England

Norton Grange, Norton Shropshire

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Norton Grange self catering accommodation in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Norton Grange does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Norton Grange start from £1214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Norton Grange


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

Little Lodge 2 in Bylaugh, Norfolk, East England

Little Lodge 2, Bylaugh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Lodge 2 self catering accommodation in Bylaugh, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Little Lodge 2 start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Lodge 2


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Manod View in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Manod View, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Manod View self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manod View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manod View start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manod View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hillside East in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Hillside East, Kingussie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Hillside East self catering accommodation in Kingussie, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Hillside East start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside East


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cwm Derw Cottage in Llanafan Fawr, Powys, Mid Wales

Cwm Derw Cottage, Llanafan Fawr

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cwm Derw Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanafan Fawr, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cwm Derw Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Derw Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Cottage in Riccall , North Yorkshire, North East England

Copper Cottage, Riccall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Copper Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Copper Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Copper Cottage start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Glenvale Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Glenvale Cottage, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Glenvale Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenvale Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenvale Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Owl Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Owl Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Owl Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Owl Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greengates Farm in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Greengates Farm, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Greengates Farm self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greengates Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greengates Farm start from £344 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greengates Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Yr Afon in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Yr Afon, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Yr Afon self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Bwthyn Yr Afon start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Yr Afon


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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