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

Stud Farm Cottage in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

Stud Farm Cottage, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stud Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stud Farm Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stud Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Shippon in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Shippon, Newton-le-Willows

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Shippon in North East 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 . Prices at The Shippon start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippon


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Fern Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Fern Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Fern Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fern Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Samphire House in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Samphire House, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Samphire House self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Samphire House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire House start from £526 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


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

Poplar Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Poplar Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Poplar Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Poplar Cottage start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poplar Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Little Dragons in Dunster, Somerset, South West England

Little Dragons, Dunster

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Little Dragons self catering accommodation in Dunster, Somerset 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. Little Dragons does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Dragons start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Dragons


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

Upper Barn Stable in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Upper Barn Stable, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Upper Barn Stable self catering accommodation in Reepham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Upper Barn Stable start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Barn Stable


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Ramblers Roost in Grasmere, Cumbria, North West England

Ramblers Roost, Grasmere

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ramblers Roost self catering accommodation in Grasmere, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ramblers Roost does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ramblers Roost start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ramblers Roost


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

MacGregor Cottage in Campbeltown, Argyll, West Scotland

MacGregor Cottage, Campbeltown

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

MacGregor Cottage self catering accommodation in Campbeltown, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at MacGregor Cottage start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about MacGregor Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

16 Mountain Dale in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

16 Mountain Dale, Bundoran

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

16 Mountain Dale self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 16 Mountain Dale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16 Mountain Dale start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Mountain Dale


Sleeps 6 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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