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

Firestones in Belper, Derbyshire, Central England

Firestones, Belper

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Firestones self catering accommodation in Belper, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Firestones start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firestones


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Conart Cottage in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

Conart Cottage, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Conart Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlestown, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Conart Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Conart Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Levishie in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Levishie, Invermoriston

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Levishie self catering accommodation in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Levishie does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Levishie start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Levishie


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Barn in Burton Fleming, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Barn, Burton Fleming

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Burton Fleming, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


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

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coopers Cottage in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

Coopers Cottage, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Coopers Cottage self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Coopers Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coopers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Byre Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Old Byre Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Byre Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Byre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Byre Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Byre Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £500 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hollyhedge Cottage in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Hollyhedge Cottage, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hollyhedge Cottage self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hollyhedge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollyhedge Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyhedge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, Central England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Hulland Ward

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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