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

Cefn-Yr-Efail in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn-Yr-Efail, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn-Yr-Efail self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cefn-Yr-Efail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn-Yr-Efail start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn-Yr-Efail


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Etland House in Preston Patrick, Cumbria, North West England

Etland House, Preston Patrick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Etland House self catering accommodation in Preston Patrick, Cumbria sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Etland House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Etland House start from £850 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Etland House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Leonards Cragg in North Stainmore, Cumbria, North West England

Leonards Cragg, North Stainmore

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Leonards Cragg self catering accommodation in North Stainmore, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Leonards Cragg start from £219 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leonards Cragg


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carna Chalet in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Chalet, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Chalet self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Carna Chalet start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Chalet


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunset Cottage in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunset Cottage, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Transvaal House in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Transvaal House, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Transvaal House self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Transvaal House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Transvaal House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Transvaal House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Old School House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old School House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old School House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Old School House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Compass House in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Compass House, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Compass House self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Compass House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Compass House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Compass House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Low Barn in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Low Barn, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Low Barn self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Low Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Barn start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Barn


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

Ginnel Apartment in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Ginnel Apartment, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ginnel Apartment self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Ginnel Apartment start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ginnel Apartment


Sleeps 2

 

 

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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