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

Beacons Rest in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Beacons Rest, Brecon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Beacons Rest self catering accommodation in Brecon, 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 Beacons Rest start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beacons Rest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


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

Wern in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Wern, Rhandirmwyn

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Wern self catering accommodation in Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wern start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hafod Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hafod Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hafod Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hafod Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hafod Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Berwick St John, Wiltshire, South West England

Rose Cottage, Berwick St John

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Rose Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dove Cottage in Acklington, Northumberland, North East England

Dove Cottage, Acklington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dove Cottage self catering accommodation in Acklington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dove Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ainthorpe Farm Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ainthorpe Farm Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ainthorpe Farm Cottage in North East 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. Ainthorpe Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ainthorpe Farm Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ainthorpe Farm Cottage


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

Ellie-Ann Cottage in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage, Gardenstown

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage self catering accommodation in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ellie-Ann Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ellie-Ann Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ellie-Ann Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Knott View in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Knott View, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Knott View self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Knott View start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knott View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ralston Cottage in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Ralston Cottage, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Ralston Cottage self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ralston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ralston Cottage start from £342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ralston Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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