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

Hill Side Barn in Pennington, Cumbria, North West England

Hill Side Barn, Pennington

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hill Side Barn self catering accommodation in Pennington, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hill Side Barn start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Side Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Granary in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Tal Y Llyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Granary start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle Cove in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Castle Cove, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Castle Cove self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Castle Cove does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Cove start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Cove


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Clover Bank Barn in Foxt, Staffordshire, Central England

Clover Bank Barn, Foxt

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Clover Bank Barn self catering accommodation in Foxt, Staffordshire 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 Clover Bank Barn start from £446 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Bank Barn


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

Haddon in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Haddon, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Haddon in East Scotland 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. Prices at Haddon start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Haddon


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

Cape Landings in Great Urswick, Cumbria, North West England

Cape Landings, Great Urswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cape Landings self catering accommodation in Great Urswick, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cape Landings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cape Landings start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cape Landings


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Black Barn in Boldron , County Durham, North East England

Black Barn, Boldron

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Black Barn self catering accommodation in Boldron , County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut Cottage in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Chestnut Cottage, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Chestnut Cottage in Mid 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Acorns in Maxey, Cambridgeshire, East England

Acorns, Maxey

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Acorns self catering accommodation in Maxey, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Acorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Acorns start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Acorns


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Bron Berllan Uchaf in Dyserth, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf, Dyserth

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf self catering accommodation in Dyserth, Denbighshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron Berllan Uchaf start from £675 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Berllan Uchaf


Sleeps 10 or more 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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