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

Millward House in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Millward House, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Millward House self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Millward House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millward House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millward House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pant Y Dwr Newydd in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Pant Y Dwr Newydd, Pontarddulais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Pant Y Dwr Newydd self catering accommodation in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pant Y Dwr Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant Y Dwr Newydd start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Y Dwr Newydd


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Margarets Cottage in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

Margarets Cottage, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Margarets Cottage self catering accommodation in Low Row, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Margarets Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Margarets Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Margarets Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £500 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

West End Lodge in Briston, Norfolk, East England

West End Lodge, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

West End Lodge self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . West End Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West End Lodge start from £501 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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

Cedars Mount Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Cedars Mount Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cedars Mount Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cedars Mount Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedars Mount Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Campion Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Campion Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Campion Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Campion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Campion Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Campion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Thistle Dhu in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Thistle Dhu, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Thistle Dhu self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thistle Dhu start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thistle Dhu


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lodge 48 in Woolsery, Devon, South West England

Lodge 48, Woolsery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lodge 48 self catering accommodation in Woolsery, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lodge 48 start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge 48


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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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