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 Coastal Lodge in St Teath, Cornwall, South West England

The Coastal Lodge, St Teath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coastal Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coastal Lodge start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coastal Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Raceside Farm in Kirksanton, Cumbria, North West England

Raceside Farm, Kirksanton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Raceside Farm self catering accommodation in Kirksanton, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Raceside Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Raceside Farm start from £622 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Raceside Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lawns House Farm in North Duffield, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lawns House Farm, North Duffield

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lawns House Farm self catering accommodation in North Duffield, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lawns House Farm start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lawns House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Het Hemeltje in Loftus, North Yorkshire, North East England

Het Hemeltje, Loftus

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Het Hemeltje self catering accommodation in Loftus, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Het Hemeltje does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Het Hemeltje start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Het Hemeltje


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

Fell Cottage in Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DE

Fell Cottage, Wigton

Breaks in CumbriaCA7 1DE

Fell Cottage in CA7 1DE has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fell Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fell Cottage


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

Weavers Linn in Tweedbank, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Weavers Linn, Tweedbank

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Weavers Linn self catering accommodation in Tweedbank, Roxburghshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Weavers Linn start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weavers Linn


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Longhouse in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

Longhouse, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Longhouse self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Longhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Woodside Bothy in New Deer, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Woodside Bothy, New Deer

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Woodside Bothy self catering accommodation in New Deer, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Woodside Bothy start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Bothy


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cuthberts Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Cuthberts Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cuthberts Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cuthberts Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuthberts Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuthberts Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Corbett Cottage in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Corbett Cottage, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Corbett Cottage self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Corbett Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corbett Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corbett Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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