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

Daffodil Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire 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. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


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

Sunny Cabin in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sunny Cabin, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunny Cabin self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall 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 Sunny Cabin start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Cabin


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Lakeside Yurt in Beckford, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lakeside Yurt, Beckford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lakeside Yurt self catering accommodation in Beckford, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Lakeside Yurt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lakeside Yurt start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lakeside Yurt


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

La Cala in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

La Cala, Penderyn

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

La Cala self catering accommodation in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at La Cala start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about La Cala


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hobble in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Hobble, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Hobble self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Hobble does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hobble start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hobble


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Coed y Gelli in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed y Gelli, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed y Gelli self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coed y Gelli start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed y Gelli


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

K C Cottage in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

K C Cottage, Quilty

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

K C Cottage self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . K C Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at K C Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about K C Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage in Oldfield, West Yorkshire, North West England

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage, Oldfield

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Oldfield, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 2 Pickles Hill Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Walden Pond in Par, Cornwall, South West England

Walden Pond, Par

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Walden Pond self catering accommodation in Par, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Walden Pond start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walden Pond


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Beecroft Cottage in Slingsby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beecroft Cottage, Slingsby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beecroft Cottage self catering accommodation in Slingsby, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Beecroft Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beecroft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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