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

Pine Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pine Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pine Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pine Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy House in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ivy House, Boyle

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Boyle, County Roscommon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ivy House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


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

Fairholme in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fairholme, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fairholme self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fairholme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fairholme start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairholme


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Tyddyn, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Tyddyn self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tyddyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Minster House in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

Minster House, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Minster House in West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Minster House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minster House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage in Swinton, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage, Swinton

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinton, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stoneheath Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneheath Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneheath Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneheath Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneheath Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneheath Cottage


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

15 Stone Street in Faversham, Kent, South East England

15 Stone Street, Faversham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

15 Stone Street self catering accommodation in Faversham, Kent sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 15 Stone Street start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Stone Street


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumbria,

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in Northumbria

Cabin 16- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 16- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 16- Felmoor Park start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 16- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

 

 

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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