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

The Annexe in Upper Hulme, Staffordshire, Central England

The Annexe, Upper Hulme

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

The Annexe in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Annexe start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Colly Cottage in Dottery, Dorset, South West England

Colly Cottage, Dottery

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Colly Cottage self catering accommodation in Dottery, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Colly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Colly Cottage start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hillside in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Hillside, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillside self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Yeoman Terrace in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Yeoman Terrace, Marske-By-The-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Yeoman Terrace self catering accommodation in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yeoman Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yeoman Terrace start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yeoman Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ysgubor Isaf in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ysgubor Isaf, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ysgubor Isaf in North Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Ysgubor Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor Isaf start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Isaf


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Clover Bank Barn in Foxt, Staffordshire, Central England

Clover Bank Barn, Foxt

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Clover Bank Barn self catering accommodation in Foxt, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clover Bank Barn start from £446 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Bank Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

AD Coach House Cottage in Fremington, North Yorkshire, North East England

AD Coach House Cottage, Fremington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

AD Coach House Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . AD Coach House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at AD Coach House Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about AD Coach House Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dun Eighre in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Dun Eighre, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Dun Eighre self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dun Eighre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dun Eighre start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dun Eighre


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Primitive Mews in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

1 Primitive Mews, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

1 Primitive Mews self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 Primitive Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Primitive Mews start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Primitive Mews


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Stargazers Loft in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Stargazers Loft, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Stargazers Loft in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stargazers Loft start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stargazers Loft


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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