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 Hayloft in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Hayloft, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hayloft start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Bythynnod yr Aran in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

4 Bythynnod yr Aran, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

4 Bythynnod yr Aran self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 Bythynnod yr Aran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Bythynnod yr Aran start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Bythynnod yr Aran


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Fern View House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fern View House, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fern View House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fern View House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern View House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heathfield House in Invergordon, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Heathfield House, Invergordon

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Heathfield House in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Heathfield House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heathfield House start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heathfield House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

An Tigin in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

An Tigin, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

An Tigin self catering accommodation in Snettisham, Norfolk 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 An Tigin start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tigin


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Min-Y-Don in Aberffraw, Gwynedd, North Wales

Min-Y-Don, Aberffraw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Min-Y-Don self catering accommodation in Aberffraw, Gwynedd 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. Min-Y-Don does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Min-Y-Don start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Min-Y-Don


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

Spout Barn in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Spout Barn, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spout Barn self catering accommodation in Shottle, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Spout Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spout Barn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spout Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lime Tree Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Lime Tree Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lime Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Chatton, Northumberland 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. Prices at Lime Tree Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Park View in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Park View, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Park View self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Park View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Park View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Park View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Penmaen North Wing in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penmaen North Wing, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penmaen North Wing self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penmaen North Wing start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penmaen North Wing


Sleeps 6 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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