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

Bryn Uchaf in Llannefydd, Conwy, North Wales

Bryn Uchaf, Llannefydd

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bryn Uchaf self catering accommodation in Llannefydd, Conwy 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. Prices at Bryn Uchaf start from £439 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Weirside Cottage in Brighstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Weirside Cottage, Brighstone

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Weirside Cottage self catering accommodation in Brighstone, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Weirside Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weirside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Close House Cottage in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, North East England

Close House Cottage, Easingwold

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Close House Cottage self catering accommodation in Easingwold, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Close House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Close House Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Close House Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Post Box Apartment in Hornby, Cumbria, North West England

Post Box Apartment, Hornby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Post Box Apartment in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Post Box Apartment start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Post Box Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Stables Flat in Stoulton, Worcestershire, West England

The Stables Flat, Stoulton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Stables Flat self catering accommodation in Stoulton, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stables Flat start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables Flat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Craig Tudor in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig Tudor, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig Tudor self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Craig Tudor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craig Tudor start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig Tudor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £500 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


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

Balbirnie Cottage in Brechin, Angus, East Scotland

Balbirnie Cottage, Brechin

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Balbirnie Cottage self catering accommodation in Brechin, Angus sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Balbirnie Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Balbirnie Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balbirnie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Steeple View in Chilmark, Dorset, South West England

Steeple View, Chilmark

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Steeple View self catering accommodation in Chilmark, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Steeple View start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steeple View


Sleeps 4 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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