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

Underbank Hall Cottage in Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire, Central England

Underbank Hall Cottage, Stocksbridge

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Underbank Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Underbank Hall Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Underbank Hall Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Underbank Hall Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Wharf Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wharf Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wharf Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Wharf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharf Cottage start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharf Cottage


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

The Bakehouse in Angelbank, Shropshire, West England

The Bakehouse, Angelbank

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

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


Sleeps 2 Garden

Little Dragons in Dunster, Somerset, South West England

Little Dragons, Dunster

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Little Dragons self catering accommodation in Dunster, Somerset 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. Little Dragons does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Dragons start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Dragons


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

Rose Bay in Winterton-On-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Rose Bay, Winterton-On-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rose Bay self catering accommodation in Winterton-On-Sea, Norfolk sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Bay start from £599 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Bay


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Droumatouk Cottage in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Droumatouk Cottage, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Droumatouk Cottage self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Droumatouk Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Droumatouk Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Droumatouk Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Inglenook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Inglenook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Mill Cottage in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Mill Cottage, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Mill Cottage in Mid Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Gardeners Cottage in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Gardeners Cottage, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


Sleeps 10 or more 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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