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

6 Union Square in Broadstairs, Kent, South East England

6 Union Square, Broadstairs

Breaks in KentSouth East England

6 Union Square self catering accommodation in Broadstairs, Kent 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. 6 Union Square does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Union Square start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Union Square


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

Samphire House in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Samphire House, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Samphire House self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Samphire House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire House start from £526 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Yr Hen Beudy in Pontsian, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Yr Hen Beudy, Pontsian

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Yr Hen Beudy self catering accommodation in Pontsian, Ceredigion 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 Yr Hen Beudy start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Beudy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ty Mawr in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Mawr start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Royal Oak Farmhouse in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Royal Oak Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Royal Oak Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Royal Oak Farmhouse start from £366 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Royal Oak Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coopers Cottage in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

Coopers Cottage, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Coopers Cottage self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Coopers Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coopers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Spout Barn in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Spout Barn, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spout Barn self catering accommodation in Shottle, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Spout Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spout Barn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spout Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Bwthyn Mawr in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Bwthyn Mawr, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Bwthyn Mawr self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bwthyn Mawr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Mawr start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Mawr


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Carthouse in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Carthouse, Shorwell

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Carthouse self catering accommodation in Shorwell, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Carthouse start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Carthouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Chestnut Garth in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Chestnut Garth, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Chestnut Garth in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Chestnut Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Chestnut Garth start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Chestnut Garth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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