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

Phoenix Loft in Dronfield, Derbyshire, Central England

Phoenix Loft, Dronfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Phoenix Loft in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Phoenix Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Phoenix Loft start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Phoenix Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Pensarn Hall in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pensarn Hall, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pensarn Hall self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pensarn Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pensarn Hall start from £1381 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pensarn Hall


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

41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park in Coninsby, Lincolnshire, East England

41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Coninsby

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park self catering accommodation in Coninsby, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . 41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Rowan Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Rowan Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Rowan Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rowan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Cottage


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

Demelza Barn in Reawla, Cornwall, South West England

Demelza Barn, Reawla

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Demelza Barn self catering accommodation in Reawla, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Demelza Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Demelza Barn start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Demelza Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Covercote in Horsehouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Covercote, Horsehouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Covercote self catering accommodation in Horsehouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Covercote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Covercote start from £628 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Covercote


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

Beach Road Chalet in Scratby, Norfolk, East England

Beach Road Chalet, Scratby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Beach Road Chalet self catering accommodation in Scratby, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Beach Road Chalet start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Road Chalet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

Peace in Wisemans Bridge, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Peace, Wisemans Bridge

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Peace self catering accommodation in Wisemans Bridge, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Peace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peace start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peace


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Stables in North Piddle, Worcestershire, West England

The Old Stables, North Piddle

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Old Stables in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Stables start from £619 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

High Rise in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

High Rise, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

High Rise self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Rise start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Rise


Sleeps 6 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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