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

Capel Iago in Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Capel Iago, Llanybydder

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Capel Iago self catering accommodation in Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Capel Iago does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Capel Iago start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Capel Iago


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Cow House in Weston, Shropshire, West England

The Cow House, Weston

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Cow House self catering accommodation in Weston, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. The Cow House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cow House start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow House


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dash in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Dash, Bassenthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dash in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dash does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dash start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dash


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Games room Luxury self catering

Greycroft in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Greycroft, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Greycroft self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Greycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greycroft start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greycroft


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bull Pen in Charlton, Wiltshire, South West England

Bull Pen, Charlton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Charlton, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bull Pen start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Arches in Farndale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Arches, Farndale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Farndale, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . The Arches does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Arches start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Church View in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Church View, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Church View self catering accommodation in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Church View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Curlew Barn in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Curlew Barn, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Curlew Barn self catering accommodation in Ipstones, Staffordshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Prices at Curlew Barn start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Hot tub

Rhiastyn Barn in Hyssington, Powys, Mid Wales

Rhiastyn Barn, Hyssington

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Rhiastyn Barn self catering accommodation in Hyssington, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rhiastyn Barn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhiastyn Barn


Sleeps 2 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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