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

2 Bryn Tirion in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Bryn Tirion, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Bryn Tirion self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd 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. 2 Bryn Tirion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bryn Tirion start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bryn Tirion


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Grain Store in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Grain Store, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Grain Store self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Grain Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grain Store start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grain Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Two Tees in Swanwick, Derbyshire, Central England

Two Tees, Swanwick

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Two Tees self catering accommodation in Swanwick, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Two Tees start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Tees


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bury Cleave Cottage in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Bury Cleave Cottage, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bury Cleave Cottage self catering accommodation in Dulverton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bury Cleave Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bury Cleave Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bury Cleave Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jollys Cottage in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Jollys Cottage, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Jollys Cottage self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Jollys Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jollys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Forget Me Not Cottage in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Forget Me Not Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Forget Me Not Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Forget Me Not Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forget Me Not Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forget Me Not Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Cottage in Suladale, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Old Cottage, Suladale

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Old Cottage self catering accommodation in Suladale, Isle of Skye sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Street House Farm in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Street House Farm, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street House Farm self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Street House Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street House Farm start from £474 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street House Farm


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

Clover Bank Barn in Foxt, Staffordshire, Central England

Clover Bank Barn, Foxt

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Clover Bank Barn self catering accommodation in Foxt, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clover Bank Barn start from £446 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Bank Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Cottage in Culverstone Green, Kent, South East England

The Cottage, Culverstone Green

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Culverstone Green, Kent 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. Prices at The Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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