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

Long Acres in Old Leake, Lincolnshire, East England

Long Acres, Old Leake

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Long Acres self catering accommodation in Old Leake, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Long Acres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Long Acres start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Acres


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lair Close Cottage in Shaw Mills, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lair Close Cottage, Shaw Mills

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lair Close Cottage self catering accommodation in Shaw Mills, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lair Close Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lair Close Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lair Close Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cobbles in Winskill, Cumbria, North West England

The Cobbles, Winskill

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cobbles self catering accommodation in Winskill, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cobbles start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cobbles


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Laundry in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Old Laundry, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Old Laundry self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Laundry start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Laundry


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Orton, Cumbria, North West England

Lavender Cottage, Orton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Orton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage


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

Ptarmigan House in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Ptarmigan House, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ptarmigan House self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ptarmigan House start from £476 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ptarmigan House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cefn Berain Uchaf in Llannefydd, Conwy, North Wales

Cefn Berain Uchaf, Llannefydd

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Cefn Berain Uchaf in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cefn Berain Uchaf start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Berain Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ty Twt in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ty Twt, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Twt start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

School House Cottage in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

School House Cottage, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

School House Cottage self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . School House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at School House Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about School House Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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