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

Steeple View in Chilmark, Dorset, South West England

Steeple View, Chilmark

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Steeple View self catering accommodation in Chilmark, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Steeple View start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steeple View


Sleeps 4 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

Nisbet Cottage in Duns, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage, Duns

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage self catering accommodation in Duns, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nisbet Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nisbet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Swallow Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire 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. Swallow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Meifod in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Meifod, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Meifod in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Meifod does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meifod start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meifod


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cranny Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cranny Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cranny Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cranny Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranny Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pheasant Cottage in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Pheasant Cottage, Lockerbie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pheasant Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fell Foot Cottage in Little Langdale, Cumbria, North West England

Fell Foot Cottage, Little Langdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fell Foot Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fell Foot Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fell Foot Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Freds Cottage in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Freds Cottage, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Freds Cottage self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk 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. Freds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Freds Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Freds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Mill House in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Mill House, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Mill House self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 6 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 The Mill House start from £760 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

 

 

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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