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

2 Eden Grove Cottages in Armathwaite, Cumbria, North West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages, Armathwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages self catering accommodation in Armathwaite, Cumbria 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. 2 Eden Grove Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Eden Grove Cottages start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Eden Grove Cottages


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

Seashells- No 1 Beach Road in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seashells- No 1 Beach Road, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seashells- No 1 Beach Road self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seashells- No 1 Beach Road start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashells- No 1 Beach Road


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Digg in Digg, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Digg, Digg

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Digg self catering accommodation in Digg, Isle of Skye 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. Prices at Digg start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Digg


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Victoria Cottages in Hindon, Wiltshire, South West England

2 Victoria Cottages, Hindon

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

2 Victoria Cottages self catering accommodation in Hindon, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Victoria Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Victoria Cottages start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Victoria Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Mayfield, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Cottage, Mayfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Mayfield, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Ghilies Cottage in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Ghilies Cottage, Corofin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Ghilies Cottage self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Ghilies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ghilies Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ghilies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Crown Cottage in Penally, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Crown Cottage, Penally

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Crown Cottage self catering accommodation in Penally, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crown Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crown Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Unicorn Cottage in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Unicorn Cottage, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Unicorn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Unicorn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unicorn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unicorn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ivy House in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ivy House, Boyle

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Boyle, County Roscommon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ivy House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


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

Cowern Cottage in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Cowern Cottage, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cowern Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon 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. Cowern Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cowern Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowern Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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