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

Old Inchbrook School in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old Inchbrook School, Nailsworth

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old Inchbrook School self catering accommodation in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Inchbrook School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Inchbrook School start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Inchbrook School


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

Hoewal in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hoewal, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hoewal in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hoewal start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hoewal


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Mell Fell Cottage in Penruddock, Cumbria, North West England

Mell Fell Cottage, Penruddock

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mell Fell Cottage self catering accommodation in Penruddock, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Mell Fell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mell Fell Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mell Fell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Spinney Lodge in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Spinney Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Spinney Lodge start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stonewind Farm in Totland, Isle of Wight, South East England

Stonewind Farm, Totland

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Stonewind Farm in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Stonewind Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stonewind Farm start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonewind Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Beech Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Beech Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Broughton Cottage in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

Broughton Cottage, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Broughton Cottage self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Broughton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broughton Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broughton Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Coach House, Wolfscastle

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The House Above in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The House Above, Foxford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The House Above self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The House Above start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The House Above


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Meadows in Foulksmills, County Wexford, Ireland South

Meadows, Foulksmills

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Meadows self catering accommodation in Foulksmills, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadows start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadows


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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