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

Coles Cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Coles Cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coles Cottage self catering accommodation in Holsworthy, Devon sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coles Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Hobble in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Hobble, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Hobble self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Hobble does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hobble start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hobble


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Carna Cottage in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Cottage, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Cottage self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carna Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ryecross Farm Cottage in Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West England

Ryecross Farm Cottage, Shaftesbury

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Ryecross Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ryecross Farm Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryecross Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

AD Coach House Cottage in Fremington, North Yorkshire, North East England

AD Coach House Cottage, Fremington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

AD Coach House Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . AD Coach House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at AD Coach House Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about AD Coach House Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Underbank Hall Cottage in Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire, Central England

Underbank Hall Cottage, Stocksbridge

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Underbank Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Underbank Hall Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Underbank Hall Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Underbank Hall Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Honeysuckle Cottage in Golden, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Honeysuckle Cottage, Golden

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Golden, County Tipperary sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


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

The Rowans in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

The Rowans, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Rowans self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Rowans does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rowans start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rowans


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Meadows Edge in Holwick, County Durham, North East England

Meadows Edge, Holwick

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Meadows Edge self catering accommodation in Holwick, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Meadows Edge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadows Edge start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadows Edge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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