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

Lees Farm in Priestcliffe, Derbyshire, Central England

Lees Farm, Priestcliffe

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Lees Farm self catering accommodation in Priestcliffe, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lees Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lees Farm start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lees Farm


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Granary, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 6. 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 The Granary start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, East England

Lavender Cottage, Billingborough

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Billingborough, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hove Wood View in Cragg Vale, West Yorkshire, North West England

Hove Wood View, Cragg Vale

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Hove Wood View in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hove Wood View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hove Wood View start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hove Wood View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Ffordd Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Larch Cottage in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Larch Cottage, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Larch Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Larch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larch Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cois Chlair in Ardrahan, County Galway, Ireland West

Cois Chlair, Ardrahan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cois Chlair self catering accommodation in Ardrahan, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cois Chlair does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Chlair start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Chlair


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Forge in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

The Old Forge, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Rye, East Sussex sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Forge start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stryd Wen in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Stryd Wen, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Stryd Wen self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys 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. Stryd Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stryd Wen start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stryd Wen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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