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 Well House Apartment in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

The Well House Apartment, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Well House Apartment self catering accommodation in Watchet, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Well House Apartment start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Well House Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Star Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Star Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Star Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Star Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Star Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Blythe Cottage in Westgate, Northumberland, North East England

Blythe Cottage, Westgate

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Blythe Cottage self catering accommodation in Westgate, Northumberland 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. Blythe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blythe Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blythe Cottage


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

The Stable in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stable, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

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

The Dovecote in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Dovecote, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Dovecote in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Dovecote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dovecote start from £701 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dovecote


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

Highcliffe in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Highcliffe, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highcliffe self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Highcliffe start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highcliffe


Sleeps 6 Garden

Swallows at Falkedon in Spreyton, Devon, South West England

Swallows at Falkedon, Spreyton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Swallows at Falkedon self catering accommodation in Spreyton, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallows at Falkedon start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows at Falkedon


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunnyside in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Sunnyside, Lilliesleaf

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Sunnyside self catering accommodation in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire 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. Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


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

Pound Cottage in Riccall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pound Cottage, Riccall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pound Cottage in North East 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: Detached Garden . Pound Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pound Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pound Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden 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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