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

Stud Farm Cottage in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

Stud Farm Cottage, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stud Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stud Farm Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stud Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

18 Mulberry Street in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

18 Mulberry Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

18 Mulberry Street self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire 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. 18 Mulberry Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 18 Mulberry Street start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 18 Mulberry Street


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

Tan y Rhos in Manod, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tan y Rhos, Manod

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tan y Rhos self catering accommodation in Manod, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tan y Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tan y Rhos start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tan y Rhos


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Daisy Brae in Salen, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Daisy Brae, Salen

Breaks in Isle of MullHighlands Scotland

Daisy Brae self catering accommodation in Salen, Isle of Mull sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daisy Brae start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Brae


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

The Coach House, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cloon Fad in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloon Fad, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloon Fad self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Cloon Fad does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloon Fad start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloon Fad


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Arfron, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arfron in North Wales 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 . Arfron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arfron start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arfron


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Golden Cross in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

Golden Cross, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Cross self catering accommodation in Harleston, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Cross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Cross start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Cross


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Chapel in Huntingford, Dorset, South West England

The Old Chapel, Huntingford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Huntingford, Dorset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Chapel start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle View in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Castle View, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Castle View self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Castle View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle View start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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