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

Primrose Cottage in Henstridge, Somerset, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Henstridge

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Henstridge, Somerset sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

No 5 Carlyon Road in Playing Place, Cornwall, South West England

No 5 Carlyon Road, Playing Place

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 5 Carlyon Road self catering accommodation in Playing Place, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 5 Carlyon Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Carlyon Road start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Carlyon Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gateway Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Gateway Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Gateway Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gateway Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gateway Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flat 3 Greenbank in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Flat 3 Greenbank, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Flat 3 Greenbank self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Flat 3 Greenbank start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 3 Greenbank


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

New Cottage Farm in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

New Cottage Farm, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

New Cottage Farm self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at New Cottage Farm start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Cottage Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lillieput Lodge in Melbourne, East Yorkshire, North East England

Lillieput Lodge, Melbourne

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Lillieput Lodge self catering accommodation in Melbourne, East Yorkshire 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. Lillieput Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lillieput Lodge start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lillieput Lodge


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

Gorrans Down Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Gorrans Down Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Gorrans Down Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gorrans Down Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gorrans Down Cottage start from £507 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorrans Down Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Partridge Farm Cottage in Linley, Shropshire, West England

Partridge Farm Cottage, Linley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Partridge Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Linley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Partridge Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partridge Farm Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partridge Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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