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

Cairn View in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire, West Scotland

Cairn View, Arrochar

Breaks in DunbartonshireWest Scotland

Cairn View self catering accommodation in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire sleeps 5. 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 . Cairn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cairn View start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cairn View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Nook Cottage in Rosthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Nook Cottage, Rosthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Nook Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosthwaite, Cumbria 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. Nook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nook Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nook Cottage


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

The Old Drapery in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Drapery, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Drapery self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Drapery start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Drapery


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Daffodil Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Daffodil Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Llwyn Onn in Nercwys, Flintshire, North Wales

Llwyn Onn, Nercwys

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Llwyn Onn self catering accommodation in Nercwys, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyn Onn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyn Onn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyn Onn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Coach House in Shrawardine, Shropshire, West England

Old Coach House, Shrawardine

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Shrawardine, Shropshire 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. Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Coach House start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Coach House


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

Sandy Harbour in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Sandy Harbour, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Sandy Harbour in South Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sandy Harbour start from £464 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Harbour


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Gables Retreat in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gables Retreat, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gables Retreat self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gables Retreat start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gables Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lavender Cottage in Sticklepath, Devon, South West England

Lavender Cottage, Sticklepath

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Sticklepath, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Black Swan Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Black Swan Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Black Swan Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Swan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Swan Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Swan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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