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 Holiday Flat At The Old Forge in Upper Broughton, Lincolnshire, East England

The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge, Upper Broughton

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Upper Broughton, Lincolnshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Minffordd in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Minffordd, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Minffordd self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. 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 Minffordd start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minffordd


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Retreat in St Keyne, Cornwall, South West England

The Retreat, St Keyne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in St Keyne, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Retreat start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Stables Flat in Stoulton, Worcestershire, West England

The Stables Flat, Stoulton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Stables Flat self catering accommodation in Stoulton, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stables Flat start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables Flat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hayloft in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


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

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carreg yr Ogof in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Carreg yr Ogof, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Carreg yr Ogof self catering accommodation in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carreg yr Ogof does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg yr Ogof start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg yr Ogof


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Corner Cottage in Stratton, Cornwall, South West England

Corner Cottage, Stratton

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Stratton, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 6

The Lock House in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lock House, Gloucester

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lock House self catering accommodation in Gloucester, Gloucestershire 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. The Lock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lock House start from £421 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lock House


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

Greystones in Barmston, East Yorkshire, North East England

Greystones, Barmston

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Greystones self catering accommodation in Barmston, East Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

 

 

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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