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

Ballina in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Ballina, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Swallow Barn (Thwaite) in Erpingham, Norfolk, East England

Swallow Barn (Thwaite), Erpingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Swallow Barn (Thwaite) in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Swallow Barn (Thwaite) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Barn (Thwaite) start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Barn (Thwaite)


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Flat 30 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 30 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 30 Clifton Court start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 30 Clifton Court


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Valentines Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Valentines Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Valentines Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Valentines Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentines Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentines Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Linhay in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

The Old Linhay, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Linhay in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Old Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Linhay start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Linhay


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Flat 7 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 7 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 7 Clifton Court start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 7 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Holly Cottage in Hoveton-St-John, Norfolk, East England

Holly Cottage, Hoveton-St-John

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Holly Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Holly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Holly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kings Cottage Barn in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Kings Cottage Barn, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kings Cottage Barn in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Kings Cottage Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kings Cottage Barn start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kings Cottage Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kings Cottage Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Kings Cottage Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Folly, Badminton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Folly self catering accommodation in Badminton, Gloucestershire 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. The Folly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Folly start from £5015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Folly


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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Cottage Holiday Favourites