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

Wayside Cottage in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, South West England

Wayside Cottage, Shepton Beauchamp

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Llaeth Cottage in Golden Grove, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Llaeth Cottage, Golden Grove

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Llaeth Cottage self catering accommodation in Golden Grove, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Llaeth Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llaeth Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llaeth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Myrddin Cottage in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Myrddin Cottage, Pembrey

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Myrddin Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Myrddin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrddin Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrddin Cottage


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

Shay Side Barn in Warslow, Derbyshire, Central England

Shay Side Barn, Warslow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Shay Side Barn in Central 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shay Side Barn start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shay Side Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Pilgrims Nest in Caterham, Surrey, South East England

Pilgrims Nest, Caterham

Breaks in SurreySouth East England

Pilgrims Nest self catering accommodation in Caterham, Surrey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pilgrims Nest start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Nest


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Masty Farm Retreat in Broadway, Worcestershire, West England

Masty Farm Retreat, Broadway

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Masty Farm Retreat self catering accommodation in Broadway, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Masty Farm Retreat start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Masty Farm Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mullinderry House in Foulksmills, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mullinderry House, Foulksmills

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mullinderry House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mullinderry House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullinderry House


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Gracemount in Portknockie, Banffshire, East Scotland

Gracemount, Portknockie

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Gracemount self catering accommodation in Portknockie, Banffshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gracemount start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gracemount


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lovat Terrace in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Lovat Terrace, Fort Augustus

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Lovat Terrace self catering accommodation in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lovat Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lovat Terrace start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lovat Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greycroft in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Greycroft, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Greycroft self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Greycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greycroft start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greycroft


Sleeps 10 or more 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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