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

Inverallan House in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverallan House, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverallan House self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Inverallan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inverallan House start from £1795 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverallan House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jennys Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Jennys Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Jennys Cottage in North East England 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: Four poster bed . Prices at Jennys Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jennys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Luxury self catering

Pheasant Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pheasant Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Belford, 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. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Lodge in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Primrose Lodge, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Primrose Lodge self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Primrose Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Lodge start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Millbrook Barn in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Millbrook Barn, Llanddewi Skirrid

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Millbrook Barn self catering accommodation in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Millbrook Barn start from £458 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millbrook Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

3 Belle Cottages in Kingsbridge, South-Devon, Devon

3 Belle Cottages, Kingsbridge

Breaks in South-DevonDevon

3 Belle Cottages self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, South-Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 Belle Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Belle Cottages start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Belle Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Fron Goed in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Fron Goed, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Fron Goed self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fron Goed start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fron Goed


Sleeps 4 Garden

Fern Cottage in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fern Cottage, Kettlewell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fern Cottage self catering accommodation in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire 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. Fern Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fern Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Cottage


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

Strathisla in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Strathisla, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Strathisla self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Strathisla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strathisla start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strathisla


Sleeps 4 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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