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

Church Settle 2 in Somerton, Somerset, South West England

Church Settle 2, Somerton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Church Settle 2 self catering accommodation in Somerton, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Church Settle 2 start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Settle 2


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

2 Brooklyn Cottages in Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

2 Brooklyn Cottages, Niton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

2 Brooklyn Cottages self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Brooklyn Cottages start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Brooklyn Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

54 Scandinavia Heights in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

54 Scandinavia Heights, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

54 Scandinavia Heights self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 54 Scandinavia Heights start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 54 Scandinavia Heights


Sleeps 4 Garden

Spout Cottage in Gratton, Derbyshire, Central England

Spout Cottage, Gratton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spout Cottage self catering accommodation in Gratton, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Spout Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spout Cottage start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spout Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hayloft Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Greyhound Barn in Barnsley, Gloucestershire, West England

Greyhound Barn, Barnsley

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Greyhound Barn self catering accommodation in Barnsley, Gloucestershire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greyhound Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greyhound Barn start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greyhound Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ysgubor in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgubor, Dinas Mawddwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgubor self catering accommodation in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ysgubor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor start from £692 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Groeslon in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Groeslon, Penmynydd

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Groeslon self catering accommodation in Penmynydd, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Groeslon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Groeslon start from £674 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Groeslon


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Cra-na-ge in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Cra-na-ge, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cra-na-ge in North East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cra-na-ge start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cra-na-ge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Police Station in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Old Police Station, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Old Police Station self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Police Station start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police Station


Sleeps 10 or more 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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