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

Horse Mill Lodge in Taddington, Derbyshire, Central England

Horse Mill Lodge, Taddington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Horse Mill Lodge self catering accommodation in Taddington, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Horse Mill Lodge start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horse Mill Lodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Watermill in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, Central England

The Watermill, Tickhill

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

The Watermill self catering accommodation in Tickhill, South Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Watermill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Watermill start from £600 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watermill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Kiln in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

The Kiln, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Kiln self catering accommodation in Harleston, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Kiln does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Kiln start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Kiln


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rickyard Cottage in Castlemorton, Worcestershire, West England

Rickyard Cottage, Castlemorton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Rickyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlemorton, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rickyard Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rickyard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ridding House in Stanhope, County Durham, North East England

Ridding House, Stanhope

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Ridding House self catering accommodation in Stanhope, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ridding House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ridding House start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridding House


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

Alt Chonnail in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Alt Chonnail, Narin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Alt Chonnail self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Alt Chonnail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alt Chonnail start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alt Chonnail


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Llwyndy in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Llwyndy, Amlwch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Llwyndy self catering accommodation in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyndy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyndy start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyndy


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Clifford House Farm in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Clifford House Farm, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Clifford House Farm self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clifford House Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifford House Farm start from £584 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifford House Farm


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

Beehive Cottage in High Bentham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beehive Cottage, High Bentham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beehive Cottage self catering accommodation in High Bentham, North Yorkshire 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. Beehive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beehive Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beehive Cottage


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

Cefn Farm Cottage in Caergeiliog, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cefn Farm Cottage, Caergeiliog

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cefn Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Caergeiliog, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Cefn Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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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