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

Ty Ifa in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Ty Ifa, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Ty Ifa in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Ifa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Ifa start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Ifa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

66 Church Street in Holloway, Derbyshire, Central England

66 Church Street, Holloway

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

66 Church Street self catering accommodation in Holloway, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 66 Church Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66 Church Street start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66 Church Street


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Bramble Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Bramble Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Bramble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Woodlands in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodlands, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Woodlands start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Cra-na-ge in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Cra-na-ge, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cra-na-ge in North East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cra-na-ge start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cra-na-ge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Wern Tanglas Cottage in Newcastle-On-Clun, Shropshire, West England

Wern Tanglas Cottage, Newcastle-On-Clun

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Wern Tanglas Cottage self catering accommodation in Newcastle-On-Clun, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Wern Tanglas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wern Tanglas Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Tanglas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

2 Hyfield in Antony, Cornwall, South West England

2 Hyfield, Antony

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 Hyfield self catering accommodation in Antony, Cornwall 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. 2 Hyfield does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Hyfield start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hyfield


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

Barmoor Ridge in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

Barmoor Ridge, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Barmoor Ridge in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barmoor Ridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barmoor Ridge start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barmoor Ridge


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

Pili Palas in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pili Palas, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pili Palas self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pili Palas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pili Palas start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pili Palas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dolphin Bach in Mold, Flintshire, North Wales

Dolphin Bach, Mold

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Dolphin Bach self catering accommodation in Mold, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dolphin Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin Bach start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin Bach


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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