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

Little Lodge 1 in Bylaugh, Norfolk, East England

Little Lodge 1, Bylaugh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Lodge 1 self catering accommodation in Bylaugh, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Little Lodge 1 start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Lodge 1


Sleeps 2 Garden

Fallowfield Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Fallowfield Cottage, Cahir

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Fallowfield Cottage in Ireland South 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 . Fallowfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fallowfield Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fallowfield Cottage


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

Northorpe Cottage in Atwick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Northorpe Cottage, Atwick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Suffolk Cottage in Woodbury, Devon, South West England

Suffolk Cottage, Woodbury

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Suffolk Cottage self catering accommodation in Woodbury, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Suffolk Cottage start from £523 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suffolk Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Trainers House in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Trainers House, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Trainers House self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Trainers House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Trainers House start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Trainers House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Greshornish Boathouse in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Greshornish Boathouse, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Greshornish Boathouse self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Greshornish Boathouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greshornish Boathouse start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greshornish Boathouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Maes in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Maes, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Maes self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Maes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes start from £870 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Pippin Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Pippin Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Pippin Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pippin Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pippin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Power House in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Power House, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Power House self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 17. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. The Power House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Power House start from £449 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Power House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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