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

Greyhound Barn in Barnsley, Gloucestershire, West England

Greyhound Barn, Barnsley

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Greyhound Barn self catering accommodation in Barnsley, Gloucestershire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greyhound Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greyhound Barn start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greyhound Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stargazers Field House in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Stargazers Field House, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Stargazers Field House in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stargazers Field House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stargazers Field House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Belfry Lodge in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire, East England

Belfry Lodge, Thorpe-On-The-Hill

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Belfry Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Belfry Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belfry Lodge start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belfry Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

The Granary in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

The Granary, Cahir

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

The Granary self catering accommodation in Cahir, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £148 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Old Byre Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Old Byre Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Byre Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Byre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Byre Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Byre Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Mary Rose Cottage in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Mary Rose Cottage, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Mary Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mary Rose Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Tai Ffynnon in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tai Ffynnon, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tai Ffynnon in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tai Ffynnon start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tai Ffynnon


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Midfeather Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Midfeather Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Midfeather Cottage self catering accommodation in Edale, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Midfeather Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Midfeather Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mell Fell View in Penruddock, Cumbria, North West England

Mell Fell View, Penruddock

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mell Fell View self catering accommodation in Penruddock, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mell Fell View start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mell Fell View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

37 Ocean Park in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

37 Ocean Park, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

37 Ocean Park self catering accommodation in Westward Ho, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 37 Ocean Park start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 37 Ocean Park


Sleeps 4

 

 

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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