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

Lime Tree Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Lime Tree Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lime Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Chatton, Northumberland 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. Prices at Lime Tree Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Secret Hideaway in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, Mid Wales

The Secret Hideaway, Lake Vyrnwy

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Secret Hideaway self catering accommodation in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys 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. The Secret Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Secret Hideaway start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Secret Hideaway


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

Carraig View in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Carraig View, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Carraig View self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig View start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Bretforton, Worcestershire, West England

Lavender Cottage, Bretforton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Bretforton, Worcestershire sleeps 5. This 3 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 £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Barn in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Barn start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden

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

Deja Vu in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Deja Vu, Cosheston

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Deja Vu self catering accommodation in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Deja Vu start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Deja Vu


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Plasmelyn Twt in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Plasmelyn Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plasmelyn Twt start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plasmelyn Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Steam Cottage in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Steam Cottage, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Steam Cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Steam Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steam Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Inglenook Cottage in Market Drayton, Shropshire, West England

Inglenook Cottage, Market Drayton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Market Drayton, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available 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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