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

Daisy Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Daisy Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Daisy Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Hathaway Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Hathaway Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hathaway Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hathaway Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hathaway Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Converted Railway Carriage in Hawsker, North Yorkshire, North East England

Converted Railway Carriage, Hawsker

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Converted Railway Carriage self catering accommodation in Hawsker, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Converted Railway Carriage start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Converted Railway Carriage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Knoll Cottage in Bakewell, Derbyshire, Central England

Knoll Cottage, Bakewell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Knoll Cottage self catering accommodation in Bakewell, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Knoll Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knoll Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knoll Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mell Fell Cottage in Penruddock, Cumbria, North West England

Mell Fell Cottage, Penruddock

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mell Fell Cottage self catering accommodation in Penruddock, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Mell Fell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mell Fell Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mell Fell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Craiglwyd Bach in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Craiglwyd Bach, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Craiglwyd Bach self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Craiglwyd Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craiglwyd Bach start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craiglwyd Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Bwthyn in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

25 Silverdale in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

25 Silverdale, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

25 Silverdale self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 25 Silverdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 25 Silverdale start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Silverdale


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Resolis in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Resolis, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Resolis self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Resolis start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Resolis


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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