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

Ellie-Ann Cottage in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage, Gardenstown

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Ellie-Ann Cottage self catering accommodation in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ellie-Ann Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ellie-Ann Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ellie-Ann Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lily Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lily Cottage, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Covercote in Horsehouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Covercote, Horsehouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Covercote self catering accommodation in Horsehouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Covercote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Covercote start from £628 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Covercote


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

Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronnydd- Tyddyn Ysgubor


Sleeps 6 Garden

Spring Cottage in East Harling, Norfolk, East England

Spring Cottage, East Harling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in East Harling, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Spring Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Docking, Norfolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Docking

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Docking, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Kilham, North York Moors and Coast, North East England

The Cottage, Kilham

Breaks in North York Moors and CoastNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilham, North York Moors and Coast sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


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

Penny Barn in Lowgill, Lancashire, North West England

Penny Barn, Lowgill

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Penny Barn self catering accommodation in Lowgill, Lancashire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Penny Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penny Barn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penny Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The West Wing in Capheaton, Northumberland, North East England

The West Wing, Capheaton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The West Wing 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 . Activities close by include fishing . The West Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The West Wing start from £906 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The West Wing


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge self catering accommodation in Liskeard, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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