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 Cow House in Weston, Shropshire, West England

The Cow House, Weston

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Cow House self catering accommodation in Weston, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. The Cow House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cow House start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow House


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Leighton, Shropshire, West England

The Dairy, Leighton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Dairy in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Penmaen House in Trefor, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penmaen House, Trefor

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penmaen House self catering accommodation in Trefor, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Penmaen House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penmaen House start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penmaen House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Box Tree Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Box Tree Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Merlin in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Merlin, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Merlin self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Merlin start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Ashdowne in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Ashdowne, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ashdowne self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ashdowne does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ashdowne start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashdowne


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Post Office in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Post Office, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Post Office start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Westies in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Westies, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Westies self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Westies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westies start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westies


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Anchor Rest in Deal, Kent, South East England

Anchor Rest, Deal

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Anchor Rest self catering accommodation in Deal, Kent sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Anchor Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Anchor Rest start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anchor Rest


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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