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

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

Caskieben Cottage No2 in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2 self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caskieben Cottage No2 start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caskieben Cottage No2


Sleeps 6 Garden

Pebble Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pebble Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pebble Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pebble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pebble Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pebble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Whiteboro Lodge in Teversal, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Whiteboro Lodge, Teversal

Breaks in NottinghamshireCentral England

Whiteboro Lodge self catering accommodation in Teversal, Nottinghamshire sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whiteboro Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteboro Lodge start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteboro Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Rose Cottage in Strachur, Argyll, West Scotland

Rose Cottage, Strachur

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Strachur, Argyll 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. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

13 Flints Terrace in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

13 Flints Terrace, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

13 Flints Terrace self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 13 Flints Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13 Flints Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Poppy Lodge in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, South West England

Poppy Lodge, Charlton Horethorne

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Poppy Lodge self catering accommodation in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Poppy Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Lodge start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Syke in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Borders Scotland

The Syke, Selkirk

Breaks in SelkirkshireBorders Scotland

The Syke self catering accommodation in Selkirk, Selkirkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Syke does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Syke start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Syke


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Rose Cottage in Linton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Rose Cottage, Linton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Linton, 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. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


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

Christmas Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Christmas Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Christmas Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 2. 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 Christmas Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Christmas Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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