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

Sunnybrae East Cottage in Healaugh, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnybrae East Cottage, Healaugh

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnybrae East Cottage self catering accommodation in Healaugh, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sunnybrae East Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnybrae East Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnybrae East Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Grouse Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grouse Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grouse Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Painters Cottage in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

The Painters Cottage, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Painters Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Painters Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Painters Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Painters Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Bramble Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brook Cottage in Milton On Stour, Dorset, South West England

Brook Cottage, Milton On Stour

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Milton On Stour, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Butterfield Cottage in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Butterfield Cottage, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Butterfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Butterfield Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfield Cottage


Sleeps 4

Lerryn Apartment in Pimperne, Dorset, South West England

Lerryn Apartment, Pimperne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Lerryn Apartment self catering accommodation in Pimperne, Dorset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lerryn Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lerryn Apartment start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lerryn Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cosy Nook in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

Cosy Nook, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cosy Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cosy Nook start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Berwyn Cottage in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Berwyn Cottage, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Berwyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Berwyn Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berwyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Paddock in Tunstall, Cumbria, North West England

The Paddock, Tunstall

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Paddock self catering accommodation in Tunstall, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Paddock start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Paddock


Sleeps 4 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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