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

Suil Na Mara in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Suil Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suil Na Mara start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suil Na Mara


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Greengates Farm in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Greengates Farm, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Greengates Farm self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greengates Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greengates Farm start from £344 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greengates Farm


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

The Carthouse in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Carthouse, Shorwell

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Carthouse self catering accommodation in Shorwell, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Carthouse start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Carthouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage), Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage)


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

Melinda Cottage in East Runton, Norfolk, East England

Melinda Cottage, East Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Melinda Cottage self catering accommodation in East Runton, Norfolk 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. Melinda Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Melinda Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melinda Cottage


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

Top Lodge- 4 Skiptory Howe Lodge in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Top Lodge- 4 Skiptory Howe Lodge, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Top Lodge- 4 Skiptory Howe Lodge self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Top Lodge- 4 Skiptory Howe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Top Lodge- 4 Skiptory Howe Lodge start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Lodge- 4 Skiptory Howe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Plough in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Plough, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Plough self catering accommodation in Berrynarbor, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Plough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Plough start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Plough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Pili Palas in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pili Palas, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pili Palas self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pili Palas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pili Palas start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pili Palas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Double House Farm in Henton, Somerset, South West England

Double House Farm, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Double House Farm self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Double House Farm start from £835 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Double House Farm


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

Old Coach House in Shrawardine, Shropshire, West England

Old Coach House, Shrawardine

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Shrawardine, Shropshire 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. Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Coach House start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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