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

The Fishing Bothy in Jackfield, Shropshire, West England

The Fishing Bothy, Jackfield

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Fishing Bothy self catering accommodation in Jackfield, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Fishing Bothy start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fishing Bothy


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Maryville in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Maryville, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Maryville in Ireland West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maryville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maryville start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maryville


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Hem in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Hem, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Hem self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Hem start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hem


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Spens Farm in High Bentham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Spens Farm, High Bentham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Spens Farm self catering accommodation in High Bentham, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Spens Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spens Farm start from £725 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spens Farm


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

Bridge Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Bridge Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Footway Cottage in Stanhope, County Durham, North East England

Footway Cottage, Stanhope

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Footway Cottage self catering accommodation in Stanhope, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Footway Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Footway Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Footway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Virginia Cottage in Acton Burnell, Shropshire, West England

Virginia Cottage, Acton Burnell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Virginia Cottage self catering accommodation in Acton Burnell, Shropshire 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. Virginia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Virginia Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Virginia Cottage


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

Herdwick Cottage in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Herdwick Cottage, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Herdwick Cottage in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Herdwick Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Herdwick Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herdwick Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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