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

The Old Cider Mill in Caynham, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cider Mill, Caynham

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cider Mill self catering accommodation in Caynham, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Cider Mill start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cider Mill


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Crooked Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Crooked Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Crooked Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crooked Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crooked Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooked Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Norbury in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire, Central England

Norbury, Ramshorn Wood

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Norbury self catering accommodation in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Norbury does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Norbury start from £906 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Norbury


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

2 Ivy Dene Cottages in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Ivy Dene Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Ivy Dene Cottages start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Ivy Dene Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Fox Ghyll in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire, North West England

Fox Ghyll, Bolton-By-Bowland

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Fox Ghyll self catering accommodation in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fox Ghyll start from £1033 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fox Ghyll


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rainbow Cottage in Soulby, Cumbria, North West England

Rainbow Cottage, Soulby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rainbow Cottage self catering accommodation in Soulby, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rainbow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rainbow Cottage start from £396 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rainbow Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Crych Du in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Crych Du, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Crych Du self catering accommodation in Llanwrthwl, Powys 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 . Prices at Crych Du start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crych Du


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Lake View Villas in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

2 Lake View Villas, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

2 Lake View Villas self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Lake View Villas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Lake View Villas start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Lake View Villas


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pensyflog Farm in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pensyflog Farm, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pensyflog Farm self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pensyflog Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pensyflog Farm start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pensyflog Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coed y Gelli in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed y Gelli, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed y Gelli self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coed y Gelli start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed y Gelli


Sleeps 2 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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