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

Follys End Cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Follys End Cottage, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Follys End Cottage self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Follys End Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Follys End Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sheppards Hut in Terrington St Clements, Norfolk, East England

Sheppards Hut, Terrington St Clements

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sheppards Hut self catering accommodation in Terrington St Clements, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sheppards Hut does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sheppards Hut start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheppards Hut


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Cottage in Tarvin, Cheshire, North West England

The Cottage, Tarvin

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Tarvin, Cheshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Burren Valley House in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren Valley House, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren Valley House self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burren Valley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burren Valley House start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren Valley House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Brook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


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

Crooks Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Crooks Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Crooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crooks Cottage start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooks Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside in Crediton, Devon, South West England

Lakeside, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Crediton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lakeside start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Majestic in Shaftesbury, Dorset, South West England

Majestic, Shaftesbury

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Majestic self catering accommodation in Shaftesbury, Dorset sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Majestic does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Majestic start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Majestic


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Reivers Rest in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Reivers Rest, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Reivers Rest self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland 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. Activities close by include fishing . Reivers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reivers Rest start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reivers Rest


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available 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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