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

Hill House Cottage in Templecombe, Somerset, South West England

Hill House Cottage, Templecombe

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Hill House Cottage self catering accommodation in Templecombe, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Hill House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hill House Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill House Cottage


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

The Annexe in Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk, East England

The Annexe, Tivetshall St Mary

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Annexe start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ty Nant in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Nant, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Nant self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Nant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Nant start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Nant


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Portland House in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Portland House, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Portland House self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 20. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Portland House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portland House start from £1214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portland House


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

2 Watering Cottages in Downham Market, Norfolk, East England

2 Watering Cottages, Downham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Watering Cottages self catering accommodation in Downham Market, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Watering Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Watering Cottages start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Watering Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brook Cottage in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, West England

Brook Cottage, Coalbrookdale

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Brook Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Milking Parlour in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Milking Parlour, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Milking Parlour self catering accommodation in Westhope, Shropshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Milking Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Milking Parlour start from £674 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Milking Parlour


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

Meadow View in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Meadow View, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Meadow View 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. Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow View start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Siluria Cottage in Walton, Powys, Mid Wales

2 Siluria Cottage, Walton

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

2 Siluria Cottage self catering accommodation in Walton, Powys 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. Prices at 2 Siluria Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Siluria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

The Byre, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden 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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