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

Willow House Cottage in Winkhill, Staffordshire, Central England

Willow House Cottage, Winkhill

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Willow House Cottage self catering accommodation in Winkhill, Staffordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Willow House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow House Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow House Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Coach House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford 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. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

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

Sandy Hill in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sandy Hill, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sandy Hill self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sandy Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandy Hill start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Hill


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Serene House in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Serene House, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Serene House self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Serene House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Serene House start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serene House


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

Rotherwood Cottage in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Rotherwood Cottage, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rotherwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rotherwood Cottage start from £504 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rotherwood Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage in Shave Cross, Dorset, South West England

Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage, Shave Cross

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage self catering accommodation in Shave Cross, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Butlers Quarters in Henlle, Shropshire, West England

The Butlers Quarters, Henlle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Butlers Quarters self catering accommodation in Henlle, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Butlers Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Butlers Quarters start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Butlers Quarters


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

The Chimes in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

The Chimes, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

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


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Quare Place in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Quare Place, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Quare Place self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Quare Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Quare Place start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quare Place


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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