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

Bretton Mount Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Bretton Mount Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bretton Mount Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bretton Mount Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bretton Mount Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bretton Mount Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Pabo Lodge in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Pabo Lodge, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pabo Lodge self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pabo Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pabo Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pabo Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Alynfa Bach in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Alynfa Bach, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Alynfa Bach self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Alynfa Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alynfa Bach start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alynfa Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Storws Wen in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Storws Wen, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Storws Wen self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Storws Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Storws Wen start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Storws Wen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Can-yr-Afon in Cwmtwrch, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Can-yr-Afon, Cwmtwrch

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Can-yr-Afon self catering accommodation in Cwmtwrch, West Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Can-yr-Afon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Can-yr-Afon start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Can-yr-Afon


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

End Cottage in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

End Cottage, Dalton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

End Cottage self catering accommodation in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at End Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about End Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Orchard Holme in Priest Hutton, Cumbria, North West England

Orchard Holme, Priest Hutton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Orchard Holme self catering accommodation in Priest Hutton, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Holme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Holme start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Holme


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Church Cottage in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Church Cottage, Northrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Cottage self catering accommodation in Northrepps, 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. Church Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Cottage


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

The Old Chapel in Fadmoor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Chapel, Fadmoor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Fadmoor, 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. Prices at The Old Chapel start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Yar Cottage in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Yar Cottage, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Yar Cottage self catering accommodation in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Yar Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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