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

Starboard in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Starboard, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Starboard in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Starboard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Starboard start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Starboard


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

The Bakehouse in Greenlaw, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Bakehouse, Greenlaw

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Greenlaw, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Bakehouse start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bakehouse


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden

42 West Street in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East England

42 West Street, Horncastle

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

42 West Street self catering accommodation in Horncastle, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 42 West Street start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 42 West Street


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Hobland Barn in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

2 Hobland Barn, Gorleston-on-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Hobland Barn self catering accommodation in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . 2 Hobland Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Hobland Barn start from £698 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hobland Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tal Poncau Bach- 2 Tal Poncau


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pack Horse Stables in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Pack Horse Stables, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Pack Horse Stables self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pack Horse Stables start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pack Horse Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Longhouse in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

Longhouse, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Longhouse self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Longhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Carreg Lwyd in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Carreg Lwyd, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Carreg Lwyd self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Carreg Lwyd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg Lwyd start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg Lwyd


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Como Apartment in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

The Como Apartment, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Como Apartment self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Como Apartment start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Como Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden

Glen Rise in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Glen Rise, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Glen Rise self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glen Rise start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Rise


Sleeps 4 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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