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

Stockdale House in Feizor, North Yorkshire, North West England

Stockdale House, Feizor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Stockdale House self catering accommodation in Feizor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stockdale House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stockdale House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flint Cottage in Ramsgate, Kent, South East England

Flint Cottage, Ramsgate

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Flint Cottage self catering accommodation in Ramsgate, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Flint Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flint Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Duart in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Duart, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Duart self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Duart start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duart


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Byre Cottage in Louth, Lincolnshire, East England

Byre Cottage, Louth

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Byre Cottage self catering accommodation in Louth, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Byre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Byre Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byre Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gressingham Two in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Gressingham Two, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gressingham Two self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Gressingham Two does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gressingham Two start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gressingham Two


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Capel in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd 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. Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

White Goose Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

White Goose Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

White Goose Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. White Goose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Goose Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Goose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Tan Y Fron in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tan Y Fron, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tan Y Fron in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tan Y Fron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tan Y Fron start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tan Y Fron


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pen Y Bryn Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pen Y Bryn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen Y Bryn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Bryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Shippon in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Shippon, Newton-le-Willows

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Shippon in North East 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 . Prices at The Shippon start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippon


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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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