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

Prague House in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Prague House, Lettermore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Prague House self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway 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. Prices at Prague House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prague House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Watering Cottages in Downham Market, Norfolk, East England

2 Watering Cottages, Downham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Watering Cottages self catering accommodation in Downham Market, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Watering Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Watering Cottages start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Watering Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riechip in Dunkeld, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Riechip, Dunkeld

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Riechip self catering accommodation in Dunkeld, Perthshire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Riechip does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riechip start from £658 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riechip


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

Clair House 1 in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Clair House 1, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Clair House 1 self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Clair House 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clair House 1 start from £189 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clair House 1


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

1A Kylerhea in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

1A Kylerhea, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

1A Kylerhea self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1A Kylerhea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1A Kylerhea start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1A Kylerhea


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Millers Retreat in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Millers Retreat, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Millers Retreat self catering accommodation in Alnmouth, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers Retreat start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Retreat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Laburnum Croft in Moor Monkton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Laburnum Croft, Moor Monkton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Laburnum Croft self catering accommodation in Moor Monkton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Laburnum Croft start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laburnum Croft


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sockety Farm Cottage in South Perrott, Somerset, South West England

Sockety Farm Cottage, South Perrott

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Sockety Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in South Perrott, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sockety Farm Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sockety Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Reading Rooms in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Reading Rooms, Oughtershaw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Reading Rooms self catering accommodation in Oughtershaw, North 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 Reading Rooms does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reading Rooms start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reading Rooms


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

Thorsvik in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Thorsvik, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Thorsvik self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thorsvik start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorsvik


Sleeps 6 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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