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

Caskieben Cottage No2 in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2 self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caskieben Cottage No2 start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caskieben Cottage No2


Sleeps 6 Garden

Low Green Cottage in Middleton, Cumbria, North West England

Low Green Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Green Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Low Green Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Green Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Chimes in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

The Chimes, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Chimes self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Chimes start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chimes


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mompesson Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Mompesson Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Mompesson Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mompesson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mompesson Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mompesson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Rhoslan in Rhosgoch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Rhoslan, Rhosgoch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Rhoslan self catering accommodation in Rhosgoch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Rhoslan start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhoslan


Sleeps 4 Garden

The East Wing in Henlle, Shropshire, West England

The East Wing, Henlle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The East Wing self catering accommodation in Henlle, 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 East Wing start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The East Wing


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

Ryehill Farm Cottage in Thropton, Northumberland, North East England

Ryehill Farm Cottage, Thropton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ryehill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Thropton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ryehill Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ryehill Farm Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryehill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Byre, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

The Loft in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Loft, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Loft self catering accommodation in Llanfair, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

24 River Valley in Ballyconnell, County Cavan, Ireland East

24 River Valley, Ballyconnell

Breaks in County CavanIreland East

24 River Valley self catering accommodation in Ballyconnell, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 24 River Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 24 River Valley start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 River Valley


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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