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

Hillcrest in Stainton, County Durham, North East England

Hillcrest, Stainton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Stainton, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillcrest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillcrest start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

North Tyne Cottage in Warden, Northumberland, North East England

North Tyne Cottage, Warden

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

North Tyne 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . North Tyne Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at North Tyne Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Tyne Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Froneithinog in Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Froneithinog, Ysbyty Ystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Froneithinog self catering accommodation in Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Froneithinog does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Froneithinog start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Froneithinog


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hallams Yard in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hallams Yard, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hallams Yard self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hallams Yard start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hallams Yard


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

New Terrace in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

New Terrace, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

New Terrace self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . New Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at New Terrace start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Terrace


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Byways in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

Byways, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Byways self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Byways start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byways


Sleeps 2

Beech Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Beech Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craig y Don in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig y Don, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig y Don self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig y Don start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig y Don


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Mulberry Cottage in Duntish, Dorset, South West England

Mulberry Cottage, Duntish

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Mulberry Cottage self catering accommodation in Duntish, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mulberry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mulberry Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulberry Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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