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

Rowena Cottage in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Dorset, South West England

Rowena Cottage, Anvil Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Rowena Cottage self catering accommodation in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Rowena Cottage is close to the beach. Rowena Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowena Cottage start from £411 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowena Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Rooska in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Rooska, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Rooska self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Rooska is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rooska start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rooska


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Lakeside Cottage in Cranham, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lakeside Cottage, Cranham

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lakeside Cottage self catering accommodation in Cranham, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lakeside Cottage start from £891 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rugwell Cottage in South Huish, Devon, South West England

Rugwell Cottage, South Huish

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rugwell Cottage self catering accommodation in South Huish, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rugwell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rugwell Cottage start from £862 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rugwell Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cuckoo Tor in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Cuckoo Tor, Pont

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cuckoo Tor self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cuckoo Tor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoo Tor start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuckoo Tor


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

The Engine House in Dereham, Norfolk, East England

The Engine House, Dereham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Engine House self catering accommodation in Dereham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Engine House start from £303 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Engine House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Bunratty in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bunratty, The Burren

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bunratty self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Bunratty start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunratty


Sleeps 6

Little Hill in Ladock, Cornwall, South West England

Little Hill, Ladock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Little Hill self catering accommodation in Ladock, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Little Hill is close to the beach. Prices at Little Hill start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Hill


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Achnandarach Lodge in Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, Scottish Highlands

Achnandarach Lodge, Kyle of Lochalsh

Breaks in Inverness-shireScottish Highlands

Achnandarach Lodge self catering accommodation in Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Achnandarach Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Achnandarach Lodge start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achnandarach Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Thatch Barn in Buringham Green, Norfolk, East England

Thatch Barn, Buringham Green

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Thatch Barn self catering accommodation in Buringham Green, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thatch Barn start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatch Barn


Sleeps 8 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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