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

Ghyll Bank Bungalow in Staveley, Cumbria, North West England

Ghyll Bank Bungalow, Staveley

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ghyll Bank Bungalow self catering accommodation in Staveley, Cumbria 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. Ghyll Bank Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ghyll Bank Bungalow start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ghyll Bank Bungalow


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

The Studio in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Studio, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Studio self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Studio start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Colliers Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Colliers Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Colliers Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Colliers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Colliers Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colliers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carreg yr Ogof in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Carreg yr Ogof, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Carreg yr Ogof self catering accommodation in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carreg yr Ogof does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg yr Ogof start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg yr Ogof


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 39 Kenwick Woods in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

No 39 Kenwick Woods, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

No 39 Kenwick Woods self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at No 39 Kenwick Woods start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 39 Kenwick Woods


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

The Calf Kit in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Calf Kit, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Calf Kit in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Calf Kit does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Calf Kit start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Calf Kit


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stables Cottage in Whorlton, County Durham, North East England

Stables Cottage, Whorlton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stables Cottage self catering accommodation in Whorlton, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stables Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stables Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Limes Coach House in Curry Rivel, Somerset, South West England

The Limes Coach House, Curry Rivel

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Limes Coach House self catering accommodation in Curry Rivel, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Limes Coach House start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Limes Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Cottage in Wadebridge, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Cottage, Wadebridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Cottage self catering accommodation in Wadebridge, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cottage start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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