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

2 Capel Gwyn in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Capel Gwyn, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Capel Gwyn self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Capel Gwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Capel Gwyn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Capel Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallow Barn in Priestcliffe, Derbyshire, Central England

Swallow Barn, Priestcliffe

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Swallow Barn self catering accommodation in Priestcliffe, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Swallow Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Barn start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cliff Garden Cottage in Fairlight, East Sussex, South East England

Cliff Garden Cottage, Fairlight

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Cliff Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Fairlight, East Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cliff Garden Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliff Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ghyll Bank House in Staveley, Cumbria, North West England

Ghyll Bank House, Staveley

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ghyll Bank House self catering accommodation in Staveley, Cumbria sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ghyll Bank House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ghyll Bank House start from £951 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ghyll Bank House


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

Barley Cottage in Whittington, Cumbria, North West England

Barley Cottage, Whittington

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Barley Cottage self catering accommodation in Whittington, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barley Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Croft at Balmaha in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Croft at Balmaha, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Croft at Balmaha self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire 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 Croft at Balmaha start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Croft at Balmaha


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Yr Hen Ysgol in Prenteg, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol, Prenteg

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol self catering accommodation in Prenteg, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Yr Hen Ysgol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Ysgol start from £428 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Ysgol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fen Hide in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, East England

Fen Hide, Long Sutton

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Fen Hide self catering accommodation in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Fen Hide does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fen Hide start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fen Hide


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Corner Cottage in Cropton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Corner Cottage, Cropton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Cropton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shepherds Villa in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Shepherds Villa, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Shepherds Villa self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 23. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shepherds Villa start from £1037 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Villa


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

 

 

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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