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

Oxen Cottage in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, South West England

Oxen Cottage, Upper Seagry

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Oxen Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oxen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oxen Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oxen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

1 Hilltop Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Hilltop Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Hilltop Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Hilltop Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Hilltop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Daffodil Cottage in Waldringfield, Suffolk, East England

Daffodil Cottage, Waldringfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Daffodil Cottage in 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. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Langwell in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Langwell, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Langwell self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Langwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Langwell start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Langwell


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

OBriens Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

OBriens Cottage, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

OBriens Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at OBriens Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about OBriens Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barn Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Barn Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Stables Flat in Stoulton, Worcestershire, West England

The Stables Flat, Stoulton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Stables Flat self catering accommodation in Stoulton, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stables Flat start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables Flat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pant-y-Bugail Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant-y-Bugail Apartment start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant-y-Bugail Apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Maggi Roes in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maggi Roes, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Maggi Roes self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maggi Roes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maggi Roes start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maggi Roes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Trevlyn in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trevlyn, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trevlyn self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Trevlyn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevlyn


Sleeps 4 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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