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

Orchard Cottage in Carlton-In-Coverdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Orchard Cottage, Carlton-In-Coverdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Carlton-In-Coverdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pen Y Gaer in Llannefydd, Conwy, North Wales

Pen Y Gaer, Llannefydd

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pen Y Gaer self catering accommodation in Llannefydd, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pen Y Gaer start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Gaer


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Larchfield Chalet 1 in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 1, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 1 self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larchfield Chalet 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larchfield Chalet 1 start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larchfield Chalet 1


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Newtown Cottage in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Newtown Cottage, Carrigaholt

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Newtown Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Newtown Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtown Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rockpool in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Rockpool, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Rockpool self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rockpool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockpool start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockpool


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Pen Y Bont in Mallwyd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pen Y Bont, Mallwyd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pen Y Bont self catering accommodation in Mallwyd, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pen Y Bont does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen Y Bont start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Bont


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

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oaks Apartment- Keskadale Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bowood Barn in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

Bowood Barn, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bowood Barn in South West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Bowood Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bowood Barn start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bowood Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

5 Bodmin Hill in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

5 Bodmin Hill, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 Bodmin Hill self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Bodmin Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Bodmin Hill start from £356 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Bodmin Hill


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Holly Cottage in Lower Wood, Shropshire, West England

Holly Cottage, Lower Wood

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Wood, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


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