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

Tin Mine Cottage in Camborne, Cornwall, South West England

Tin Mine Cottage, Camborne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tin Mine Cottage self catering accommodation in Camborne, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tin Mine Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tin Mine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

South Tyne Cottage in Warden, Northumberland, North East England

South Tyne Cottage, Warden

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

South Tyne Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . South Tyne Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Tyne Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Tyne Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Long Barn in Goathland, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Long Barn, Goathland

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Goathland, East Yorkshire 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. The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


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

Riverside in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

Riverside, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Riverside self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Riverside start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

Arwel, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arwel self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Arwel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arwel start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arwel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Winifreds in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

St Winifreds, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

St Winifreds self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. St Winifreds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Winifreds start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Winifreds


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Calf House in Lingdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Calf House, Lingdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ebor House in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ebor House, Brompton-By-Sawdon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ebor House self catering accommodation in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ebor House start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebor House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Myrtle Cottage in Tomintoul, Morayshire, East Scotland

Myrtle Cottage, Tomintoul

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Myrtle Cottage self catering accommodation in Tomintoul, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Myrtle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrtle Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrtle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ard na Mara in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ard na Mara, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ard na Mara self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ard na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ard na Mara start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard na Mara


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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