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

Pond Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Pond Cottage, Yafford

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Pond Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pond Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Granary in Belton, Leicestershire, Central England

The Granary, Belton

Breaks in LeicestershireCentral England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Belton, Leicestershire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £750 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Courtyard Cottage in Wootton, Shropshire, West England

Courtyard Cottage, Wootton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Wootton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Spinney Lodge in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Spinney Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Spinney Lodge start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

5b Hideways in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

5b Hideways, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

5b Hideways self catering accommodation in Hunstanton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5b Hideways start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5b Hideways


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rhiwlas Cottage in Llanwddyn, Powys, Mid Wales

Rhiwlas Cottage, Llanwddyn

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Rhiwlas Cottage in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rhiwlas Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhiwlas Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Goodlands Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Goodlands Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Goodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Goodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goodlands Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goodlands Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Station in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, North West England

The Station, Appleby In Westmorland

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Station self catering accommodation in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria 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. The Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Station start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Station


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

Ty Twt in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ty Twt, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Twt start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Grainstore in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Grainstore, Bolton Low Houses

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Grainstore self catering accommodation in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria sleeps 6. 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 The Old Grainstore start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Grainstore


Sleeps 6 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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