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

Badgers Lodge in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, South West England

Badgers Lodge, Cotswold Water Park

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Badgers Lodge self catering accommodation in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Badgers Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badgers Lodge start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Lodge


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

Standcliffe Mews in Crich, Derbyshire, Central England

Standcliffe Mews, Crich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Standcliffe Mews self catering accommodation in Crich, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Standcliffe Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Standcliffe Mews start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standcliffe Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Station Flat in St Newlyn East, Cornwall, South West England

The Station Flat, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Station Flat self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Station Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Station Flat start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Station Flat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Edgar Place in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

4 Edgar Place, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

4 Edgar Place self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Edgar Place start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Edgar Place


Sleeps 4 Garden

Peace Cottage in Stainton, County Durham, North East England

Peace Cottage, Stainton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Peace Cottage self catering accommodation in Stainton, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Peace Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peace Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peace Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Scotch Hall Cottage in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Scotch Hall Cottage, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Scotch Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Scotch Hall Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scotch Hall Cottage start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scotch Hall Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Jet Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Jet Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Jet Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Jet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jet Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Pottowe Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pottowe Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pottowe Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pottowe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pottowe Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pottowe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Foresters in Coddenham, Suffolk, East England

Foresters, Coddenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Foresters self catering accommodation in Coddenham, Suffolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Foresters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foresters start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foresters


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Elm Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Elm Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Elm Cottage in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Elm Cottage start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elm Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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