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

Spring Cottage in Veryan, Cornwall, South West England

Spring Cottage, Veryan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in Veryan, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Spring Cottage start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Luxury Steading Lodge in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Luxury Steading Lodge, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Luxury Steading Lodge self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Luxury Steading Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luxury Steading Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luxury Steading Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Beach Break in Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Beach Break, Mortehoe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beach Break in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Beach Break is close to the beach. Prices at Beach Break start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Break


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Swallows in Buxton, Norfolk, East England

Swallows, Buxton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Swallows in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Swallows start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Swallows customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 2 Swallows Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Caithness, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Caithness

Breaks in CaithnessHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £347 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Inglenook Cottage in Instow, Devon, South West England

Inglenook Cottage, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Inglenook Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


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

Kingfisher in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Kingfisher, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kingfisher in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Meadowbrook in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Meadowbrook, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Meadowbrook self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadowbrook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbrook start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbrook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shore Line in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Shore Line, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shore Line in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Shore Line is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Shore Line does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shore Line start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shore Line


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Garden Cottage in Willesley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Garden Cottage, Willesley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Willesley, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Garden Cottage start from £551 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 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 9961 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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