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 Byre in Wandylaw, Northumberland, North East England

Old Byre, Wandylaw

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Old Byre self catering accommodation in Wandylaw, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Old Byre start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Forget Me Not Cottage in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Forget Me Not Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Forget Me Not Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Forget Me Not Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forget Me Not Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forget Me Not Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Willow Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £598 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

The Byre in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Byre, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Usherwoods Barn in Tatham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Usherwoods Barn, Tatham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Usherwoods Barn self catering accommodation in Tatham, North Yorkshire 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. Usherwoods Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Usherwoods Barn start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Usherwoods Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Gilfach in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Gilfach, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Durstone Cottage in Pencombe, Herefordshire, West England

Durstone Cottage, Pencombe

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Durstone Cottage in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 22. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Durstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Durstone Cottage start from £1342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Durstone Cottage


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

Cae Glas in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cae Glas, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cae Glas self catering accommodation in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cae Glas start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cae Glas


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Belle Hill Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Belle Hill Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Belle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Belle Hill Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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