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

Wychwood in Grosmont, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wychwood, Grosmont

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wychwood self catering accommodation in Grosmont, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Wychwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wychwood start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wychwood


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

The Old Stables in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Stables, Kirkby Lonsdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Grafham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Cottage, Grafham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Grafham, Cambridgeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Badger Cottage in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, West England

Badger Cottage, Much Wenlock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Badger Cottage self catering accommodation in Much Wenlock, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Badger Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badger Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badger Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Honeysuckle in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


Sleeps 6 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

The Cider Barn in West Knoyle, Wiltshire, South West England

The Cider Barn, West Knoyle

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Cider Barn self catering accommodation in West Knoyle, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cider Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cider Barn start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn in Trekenner, Cornwall, South West England

The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn, Trekenner

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn self catering accommodation in Trekenner, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Apple Store in Whitchurch Hampshire, Hampshire, South East England

The Apple Store, Whitchurch Hampshire

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

The Apple Store self catering accommodation in Whitchurch Hampshire, Hampshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Apple Store start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apple Store


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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