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

Bluebell Cottage in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bluebell Cottage, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadowbank Cottage in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, South West England

Meadowbank Cottage, Weston-Super-Mare

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Meadowbank Cottage self catering accommodation in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Meadowbank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbank Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbank Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Number 7 in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Number 7, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Number 7 self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Number 7 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 7 start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 7


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moon Shadow in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Moon Shadow, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Moon Shadow self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moon Shadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moon Shadow start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moon Shadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Duneaton House in Biggar, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

Duneaton House, Biggar

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

Duneaton House self catering accommodation in Biggar, Lanarkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Duneaton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duneaton House start from £494 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duneaton House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Balkcote in Romaldkirk, County Durham, North East England

Balkcote, Romaldkirk

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Balkcote in North East England 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 . Balkcote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Balkcote start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balkcote


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Garden Flat in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Garden Flat, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Garden Flat self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Garden Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Garden Flat start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Flat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

8 Wye Rapids Cottages in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

8 Wye Rapids Cottages, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

8 Wye Rapids Cottages self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 8 Wye Rapids Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Wye Rapids Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Wye Rapids Cottages


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

Mountain View in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Mountain View, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mountain View start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rack View in Culmstock, Devon, South West England

Rack View, Culmstock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rack View self catering accommodation in Culmstock, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rack View start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rack View


Sleeps 8 Garden 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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