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

Daffodil Cottage in Sutton, Somerset, South West England

Daffodil Cottage, Sutton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Sutton, Somerset 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 Daffodil Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Storws Las in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Storws Las, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Storws Las self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Storws Las does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Storws Las start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Storws Las


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Meadow View in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Meadow View, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Edale, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Meadow View start from £414 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gateside Farm Cottage in Fossoway, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Gateside Farm Cottage, Fossoway

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Gateside Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Fossoway, Perthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gateside Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gateside Farm Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateside Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Ghillies Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Ghillies Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Ghillies Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Ghillies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ghillies Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ghillies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Luibheolaíocht in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Luibheolaíocht, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Luibheolaíocht self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Luibheolaíocht does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luibheolaíocht start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luibheolaíocht


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ryehill Farm Cottage in Thropton, Northumberland, North East England

Ryehill Farm Cottage, Thropton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ryehill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Thropton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ryehill Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ryehill Farm Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryehill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Bretforton, Worcestershire, West England

Lavender Cottage, Bretforton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Bretforton, Worcestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Quartus in Rocester, Staffordshire, Central England

Quartus, Rocester

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Quartus self catering accommodation in Rocester, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Quartus start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quartus


Sleeps 6 Garden

South Byre in Hamsterley, County Durham, North East England

South Byre, Hamsterley

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

South Byre self catering accommodation in Hamsterley, County Durham sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at South Byre start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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