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

Bay View in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Bay View, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden

Shepherds Retreat in Leighton, Shropshire, West England

Shepherds Retreat, Leighton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Shepherds Retreat self catering accommodation in Leighton, Shropshire 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 Shepherds Retreat start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Inglenook Cottage in Market Drayton, Shropshire, West England

Inglenook Cottage, Market Drayton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Market Drayton, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


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

Lower Forge in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, West England

Lower Forge, Minchinhampton

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Lower Forge self catering accommodation in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lower Forge start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Forge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Virginia Cottage in Acton Burnell, Shropshire, West England

Virginia Cottage, Acton Burnell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Virginia Cottage self catering accommodation in Acton Burnell, Shropshire 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. Virginia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Virginia Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Virginia Cottage


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

The Haybarn in Necton, Norfolk, East England

The Haybarn, Necton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Haybarn self catering accommodation in Necton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Haybarn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Haybarn start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Haybarn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Vine Barn in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire, Central England

Vine Barn, Eaton-Under-Heywood

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Vine Barn self catering accommodation in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Vine Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vine Barn start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pear Tree in Wood Norton, Norfolk, East England

Pear Tree, Wood Norton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pear Tree self catering accommodation in Wood Norton, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pear Tree start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pear Tree


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Hen Felin Uchaf in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Felin Uchaf, Red Wharf Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Felin Uchaf self catering accommodation in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hen Felin Uchaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Felin Uchaf start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Felin Uchaf


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

5 Rose Cottage in Welford-On-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

5 Rose Cottage, Welford-On-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

5 Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Welford-On-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Rose Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Rose Cottage


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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