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 Bank House in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Old Bank House, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Bank House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Bank House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Bank House start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Bank House


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

Heatherlee in Croy, Morayshire, East Scotland

Heatherlee, Croy

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Heatherlee self catering accommodation in Croy, Morayshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Heatherlee start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherlee


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Stargazer in Upottery, Devon, South West England

Stargazer, Upottery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stargazer self catering accommodation in Upottery, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Stargazer does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stargazer start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stargazer


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Babell Cottage in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Babell Cottage, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Babell Cottage self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Babell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Babell Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Babell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Birch House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Birch House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Birch House self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Birch House start from £801 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch House


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

The Oaks in Warminster, Wiltshire, South West England

The Oaks, Warminster

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Oaks self catering accommodation in Warminster, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Oaks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Oaks start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Oaks


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Healers Cottage in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, West England

Healers Cottage, Hoarwithy

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Healers Cottage self catering accommodation in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire 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. Healers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Healers Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Healers Cottage


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

Dale Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Dale Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Dale Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire 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. Dale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dale Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dale Cottage


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

The Penthouse in Orton, Cumbria, North West England

The Penthouse, Orton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Penthouse self catering accommodation in Orton, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Penthouse start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Penthouse


Sleeps 2 Garden Games room

Crows Nest Cottage in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Crows Nest Cottage, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Crows Nest Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crows Nest Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crows Nest Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crows Nest Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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