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

South Highfield Barn in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

South Highfield Barn, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

South Highfield Barn self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at South Highfield Barn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Highfield Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

The Wainscott in Great Lyth, Shropshire, West England

The Wainscott, Great Lyth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Wainscott self catering accommodation in Great Lyth, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Wainscott start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wainscott


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beech Lodge in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beech Lodge, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beech Lodge self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Beech Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Number 19 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 19 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 19 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Number 19 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 19 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Garden

Holly Tree Cottage in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holly Tree Cottage, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holly Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Aislaby, 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. Prices at Holly Tree Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Corn House in Cardington, Shropshire, West England

Corn House, Cardington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Corn House in West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Corn House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corn House start from £518 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corn House


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

Millers Lodge in St Keyne, Cornwall, South West England

Millers Lodge, St Keyne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Millers Lodge self catering accommodation in St Keyne, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Millers Lodge start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Lodge


Sleeps 2 Garden

Burnside Cottage in Port William, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Burnside Cottage, Port William

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Burnside Cottage self catering accommodation in Port William, Wigtownshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burnside Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Gegin Foch in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Gegin Foch, Llanaelhaearn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Gegin Foch self catering accommodation in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Y Gegin Foch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Gegin Foch start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Gegin Foch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Nant in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Nant, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Nant self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Nant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Nant start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Nant


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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