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

53 Stoney Lane in Cauldon, Derbyshire, Central England

53 Stoney Lane, Cauldon

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

53 Stoney Lane self catering accommodation in Cauldon, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 53 Stoney Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 53 Stoney Lane start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 53 Stoney Lane


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

Lower Croasdale Farmhouse in Fourstones, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lower Croasdale Farmhouse, Fourstones

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lower Croasdale Farmhouse in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lower Croasdale Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Croasdale Farmhouse start from £437 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Croasdale Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Duncrest in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Duncrest, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Duncrest self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Duncrest start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncrest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Byre, Llanddewi Skirrid

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Byre self catering accommodation in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Bothy in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Bothy, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire 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. The Bothy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bothy start from £211 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Swaleview Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swaleview Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swaleview Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swaleview Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swaleview Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

150 Atlantic Reach in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

150 Atlantic Reach, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

150 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at 150 Atlantic Reach start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 150 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

The Coach House in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Coach House, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Glenmore Cottage in Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Glenmore Cottage, Carrbridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Glenmore Cottage in Highlands Scotland 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 . It also has Internet access. Glenmore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenmore Cottage start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenmore Cottage


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

Farmhouse in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy 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. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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