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

Rose Cottage in Witherslack, Cumbria, North West England

Rose Cottage, Witherslack

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Witherslack, Cumbria 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. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


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

Rose Barn in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Barn in Central England 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 . It also has Internet access. Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

No 1 The Byre in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland East

No 1 The Byre, Ashford

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

No 1 The Byre self catering accommodation in Ashford, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 1 The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 The Byre start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 The Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Castle Lane House in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Lane House, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Lane House self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Castle Lane House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Lane House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Games room

Grooms Cottage in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Grooms Cottage, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Grooms Cottage self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Grooms Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grooms Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Keys Cottage in Clun, Shropshire, West England

Keys Cottage, Clun

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Keys Cottage self catering accommodation in Clun, Shropshire sleeps 5. 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 Keys Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bury Cleave Cottage in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Bury Cleave Cottage, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bury Cleave Cottage self catering accommodation in Dulverton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bury Cleave Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bury Cleave Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bury Cleave Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Froneithinog in Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Froneithinog, Ysbyty Ystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Froneithinog self catering accommodation in Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Froneithinog does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Froneithinog start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Froneithinog


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

38 Meadow Rise in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

38 Meadow Rise, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

38 Meadow Rise self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 38 Meadow Rise does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Meadow Rise start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Meadow Rise


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Lake View in Nafferton, East Yorkshire, North East England

Lake View, Nafferton

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Lake View self catering accommodation in Nafferton, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lake View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lake View start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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