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

The Old Grainstore in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Grainstore, Bolton Low Houses

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Grainstore self catering accommodation in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria 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 Grainstore start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Grainstore


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Bryniau Bychain in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Bryniau Bychain, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Bryniau Bychain self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 Bryniau Bychain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bryniau Bychain start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bryniau Bychain


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Halford Hill in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Halford Hill, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Halford Hill self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Halford Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Halford Hill start from £610 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halford Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hilltop Barn in Starbotton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hilltop Barn, Starbotton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hilltop Barn self catering accommodation in Starbotton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hilltop Barn start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hilltop Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Wortley Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wortley Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wortley Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Wortley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wortley Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wortley Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Gerrick Cottage in Swinton, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Gerrick Cottage, Swinton

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Gerrick Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinton, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gerrick Cottage start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gerrick Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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

Kilmurry Heights in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilmurry Heights, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilmurry Heights self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilmurry Heights start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmurry Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Burrow in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Burrow, Shanklin

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Burrow self catering accommodation in Shanklin, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Burrow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Burrow start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Burrow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Stonywood Cottage in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Stonywood Cottage, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Stonywood Cottage self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Stonywood Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stonywood Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonywood Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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