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

Lavender Lodge in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, South West England

Lavender Lodge, Charlton Horethorne

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Lavender Lodge self catering accommodation in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lavender Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bethans Corner Cottage in Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bethans Corner Cottage, Valley

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bethans Corner Cottage in North Wales 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 . Bethans Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bethans Corner Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bethans Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Tower View in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Tower View, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Tower View in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Tower View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bwthyn Yr Afon in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Yr Afon, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Yr Afon self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Bwthyn Yr Afon start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Yr Afon


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dinnys Retreat in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Dinnys Retreat, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dinnys Retreat self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dinnys Retreat start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dinnys Retreat


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Thistle Dhu in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Thistle Dhu, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Thistle Dhu self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thistle Dhu start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thistle Dhu


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pant Glas Cottage in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Pant Glas Cottage, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Pant Glas Cottage self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pant Glas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant Glas Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Glas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fleshbeck Cottage in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

Fleshbeck Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fleshbeck Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fleshbeck Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fleshbeck Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fleshbeck Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hobsons Cottage in Fremington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hobsons Cottage, Fremington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hobsons Cottage self catering accommodation in Fremington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hobsons Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hobsons Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hobsons Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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