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

Spindrift Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Spindrift Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Spindrift Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spindrift Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spindrift Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spindrift Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sliabh na Mban in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sliabh na Mban, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sliabh na Mban self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Sliabh na Mban does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sliabh na Mban start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sliabh na Mban


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Amber Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Amber Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Amber Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Amber Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Amber Cottage start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amber Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Coille Ghlas in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Coille Ghlas, Nethy Bridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Coille Ghlas self catering accommodation in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Coille Ghlas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coille Ghlas start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coille Ghlas


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Campion Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Campion Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Campion Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Campion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Campion Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Campion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Rush House in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, South East England

Rush House, Shanklin

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rush House self catering accommodation in Shanklin, Isle of Wight sleeps 20. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rush House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rush House start from £2185 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rush House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Whinberries in All Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Whinberries, All Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Whinberries self catering accommodation in All Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Whinberries does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whinberries start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whinberries


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Newlands in Archiestown, Morayshire, East Scotland

Newlands, Archiestown

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Newlands self catering accommodation in Archiestown, Morayshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Newlands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newlands start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newlands


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

15 Stone Street in Faversham, Kent, South East England

15 Stone Street, Faversham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

15 Stone Street self catering accommodation in Faversham, Kent sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 15 Stone Street start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Stone Street


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Peak View in Hollow Meadows, Derbyshire, Central England

Peak View, Hollow Meadows

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Peak View self catering accommodation in Hollow Meadows, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Peak View start from £535 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peak View


Sleeps 8 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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