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

Cosy Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Cosy Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cosy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cosy Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

93 Dalnabay in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 93 Dalnabay start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 93 Dalnabay


Sleeps 4 Garden

Harmby Moor Farm Cottage in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harmby Moor Farm Cottage, Leyburn

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harmby Moor Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Leyburn, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Harmby Moor Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harmby Moor Farm Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harmby Moor Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Slioch in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Slioch, Staffin

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Slioch self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slioch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slioch start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slioch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Point Cottage in Preston-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Point Cottage, Preston-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Preston-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Point Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Point Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Point Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Foxglove Cottage in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Foxglove Cottage, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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

Blackberry Cottage in Halstock, , South West England

Blackberry Cottage, Halstock

Breaks in South West England

Blackberry Cottage self catering accommodation in Halstock, sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blackberry Cottage start from £409 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Old School Lodge in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

Old School Lodge, Lyng

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old School Lodge self catering accommodation in Lyng, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old School Lodge start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Wain House in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Wain House, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Wain House in West England 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 Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Wain House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wain House start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wain House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

 

 

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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