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

7 Scarah Bank Cottages in Ripley, North Yorkshire, North East England

7 Scarah Bank Cottages, Ripley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

7 Scarah Bank Cottages self catering accommodation in Ripley, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 7 Scarah Bank Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 Scarah Bank Cottages start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Scarah Bank Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seibiant in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Seibiant, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Seibiant self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seibiant start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seibiant


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cowslip Cottage in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cowslip Cottage, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cowslip Cottage self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cowslip Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cowslip Cottage start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowslip Cottage


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

Sunnyside Cottage in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Hogsthorpe

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Rhosyn in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

Ty Rhosyn, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ty Rhosyn self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Rhosyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Rhosyn start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Rhosyn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

The Lookout in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

The Lookout, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Lookout self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Lookout start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Spinney Lodge in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Spinney Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Spinney Lodge start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Stables in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stables, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stables self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


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

17 Dartmoor in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

17 Dartmoor, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

17 Dartmoor self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at 17 Dartmoor start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Dartmoor


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool 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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