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

Appletree Barn in Bream, Gloucestershire, South West England

Appletree Barn, Bream

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Appletree Barn self catering accommodation in Bream, Gloucestershire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Appletree Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Appletree Barn start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Appletree Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Uplands in Over Compton, Dorset, South West England

Uplands, Over Compton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Uplands in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Uplands start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Uplands


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Farm Yard Cottage in Allerston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Farm Yard Cottage, Allerston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Farm Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Allerston, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Farm Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm Yard Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm Yard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Vista Marina in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Vista Marina, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Vista Marina self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Vista Marina start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vista Marina


Sleeps 6

Stonetrough Barn in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stonetrough Barn, Newton-le-Willows

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stonetrough Barn self catering accommodation in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stonetrough Barn start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonetrough Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Minffordd Cottage in Llanegryn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Minffordd Cottage, Llanegryn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Minffordd Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Minffordd Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Minffordd Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minffordd Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bryn Goleu in Llanfaethlu, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bryn Goleu, Llanfaethlu

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bryn Goleu self catering accommodation in Llanfaethlu, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bryn Goleu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Goleu start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Goleu


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Bryn Tirion in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Bryn Tirion, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Bryn Tirion self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd 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. 2 Bryn Tirion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bryn Tirion start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bryn Tirion


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

Heath Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Heath Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Heath Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Heath Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heath Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Daisy Brae in Salen, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Daisy Brae, Salen

Breaks in Isle of MullHighlands Scotland

Daisy Brae self catering accommodation in Salen, Isle of Mull 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. Prices at Daisy Brae start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Brae


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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