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 Corn House in Leighton, Shropshire, West England

The Corn House, Leighton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Corn House in West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Corn House start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Corn House


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

The Granary in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Byre in Wentnor, Shropshire, Central England

The Byre, Wentnor

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Wentnor, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Bwythyn in Tregynon, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Bwythyn, Tregynon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Bwythyn in Mid Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Y Bwythyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwythyn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Brooklands Barn in Chapels, Cumbria, North West England

Brooklands Barn, Chapels

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brooklands Barn self catering accommodation in Chapels, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brooklands Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brooklands Barn start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklands Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Poldark Cottage in Helston, Cornwall, South West England

Poldark Cottage, Helston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Poldark Cottage self catering accommodation in Helston, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Poldark Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poldark Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poldark Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sherauchie in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Sherauchie, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Sherauchie self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sherauchie does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sherauchie start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sherauchie


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Wormwood Hill in Cawood, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wormwood Hill, Cawood

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wormwood Hill self catering accommodation in Cawood, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wormwood Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wormwood Hill start from £432 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wormwood Hill


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eller Riggs Cottage in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Eller Riggs Cottage, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Eller Riggs Cottage self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eller Riggs Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eller Riggs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Nibletts Patch Cottage in Littledean, Gloucestershire, South West England

Nibletts Patch Cottage, Littledean

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Nibletts Patch Cottage self catering accommodation in Littledean, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Nibletts Patch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nibletts Patch Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nibletts Patch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

 

 

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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