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

An Sruthán Sáile in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

An Sruthán Sáile, Ballycotton

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Sruthán Sáile self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Sruthán Sáile start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Sruthán Sáile


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Trefaes Newydd in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys, Mid Wales

Trefaes Newydd, Sarn Meyllteyrn

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Trefaes Newydd self catering accommodation in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys 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. Trefaes Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trefaes Newydd start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trefaes Newydd


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

The Old Lifeboat House in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Lifeboat House, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Lifeboat House self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Lifeboat House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Lifeboat House start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Lifeboat House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Manifold Farmhouse in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Manifold Farmhouse, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Manifold Farmhouse in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Manifold Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manifold Farmhouse start from £701 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manifold Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Farmhouse in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


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

1 Whitfield Brow in Frosterley, County Durham, North East England

1 Whitfield Brow, Frosterley

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

1 Whitfield Brow self catering accommodation in Frosterley, County Durham sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 1 Whitfield Brow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Whitfield Brow start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Whitfield Brow


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Bridge Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Bridge Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bay View in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Bay View, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bay View self catering accommodation in Ulverston, 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 Bay View start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Beag Cottages in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

2 Beag Cottages, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

2 Beag Cottages self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Beag Cottages start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Beag Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Green Cross Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

4 Green Cross Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

4 Green Cross Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 Green Cross Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Green Cross Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Green Cross Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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