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

Bron Haul in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bron Haul, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bron Haul self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey 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. Bron Haul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bron Haul start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Haul


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

Grimes Nook in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grimes Nook, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grimes Nook self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grimes Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grimes Nook start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grimes Nook


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavenna in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Lavenna, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lavenna self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lavenna start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavenna


Sleeps 4

The Old School House in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Old School House, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old School House start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Higher Croasdale Farmhouse in Fourstones, North Yorkshire, North East England

Higher Croasdale Farmhouse, Fourstones

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Higher Croasdale Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Fourstones, 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. Higher Croasdale Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Higher Croasdale Farmhouse start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Croasdale Farmhouse


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

Lisdonagh Gatehouse in Headford, County Galway, Ireland West

Lisdonagh Gatehouse, Headford

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Lisdonagh Gatehouse self catering accommodation in Headford, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lisdonagh Gatehouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisdonagh Gatehouse start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisdonagh Gatehouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nant-y-Pwl in Bryncrug, Gwynedd, North Wales

Nant-y-Pwl, Bryncrug

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Nant-y-Pwl self catering accommodation in Bryncrug, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Nant-y-Pwl start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant-y-Pwl


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Peak Cottage in Hayfield, Derbyshire, Central England

Peak Cottage, Hayfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Peak Cottage self catering accommodation in Hayfield, Derbyshire 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 Peak Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stable Court in Eggleston, County Durham, North East England

Stable Court, Eggleston

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stable Court in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stable Court start from £427 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Court


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Garden Barn in Billingsley, Shropshire, West England

Garden Barn, Billingsley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Garden Barn self catering accommodation in Billingsley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Garden Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Barn start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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