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

Swallow Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Swallow Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Swallow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


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

Wren Cottage in Dearham, Cumbria, North West England

Wren Cottage, Dearham

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wren Cottage self catering accommodation in Dearham, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Wren Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wren Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Lonnin Cottage in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Lonnin Cottage, Glassonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaward in Paignton, Devon, South West England

Seaward, Paignton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seaward self catering accommodation in Paignton, Devon sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Seaward start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaward


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden

Brookley Barn in Windley, Derbyshire, Central England

Brookley Barn, Windley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Brookley Barn self catering accommodation in Windley, Derbyshire 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. Brookley Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookley Barn start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookley Barn


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

Ridding House in Stanhope, County Durham, North East England

Ridding House, Stanhope

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Ridding House self catering accommodation in Stanhope, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ridding House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ridding House start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridding House


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

11 Peguarra Court in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

11 Peguarra Court, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

11 Peguarra Court self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 11 Peguarra Court start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Peguarra Court


Sleeps 2 Garden

Anchor Rest in Deal, Kent, South East England

Anchor Rest, Deal

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Anchor Rest self catering accommodation in Deal, Kent sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Anchor Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Anchor Rest start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anchor Rest


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Laggan Drey in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

The Laggan Drey, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

The Laggan Drey in Central Scotland 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: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Laggan Drey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Laggan Drey start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Laggan Drey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Oak Lodge in Hinstock, Shropshire, West England

Oak Lodge, Hinstock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Oak Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinstock, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Oak Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Lodge start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Lodge


Sleeps 4 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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