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

Saltee Cottage in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Saltee Cottage, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Saltee Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Saltee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltee Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

21 Thirlmere in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

21 Thirlmere, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

21 Thirlmere self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 21 Thirlmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 21 Thirlmere start from £429 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Thirlmere


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Domecilia in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Domecilia, Cosheston

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Domecilia self catering accommodation in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire sleeps 21. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Domecilia start from £893 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Domecilia


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Haddon in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Haddon, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Haddon in East Scotland 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Haddon start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Haddon


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bull Pen in Charlton, Wiltshire, South West England

Bull Pen, Charlton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Charlton, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bull Pen start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Oak Lodge in Hinstock, Shropshire, West England

Oak Lodge, Hinstock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Oak Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinstock, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Oak Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Lodge start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Willow Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 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 Willow Cottage start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 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

Curlew in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Curlew start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 4 Garden

Gronwee Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Gronwee Cottage, Kilmihil

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Gronwee Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gronwee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gronwee Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gronwee Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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