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

Kylebeg Cottage in Lackan, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Kylebeg Cottage, Lackan

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Kylebeg Cottage self catering accommodation in Lackan, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kylebeg Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kylebeg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Ribble Terrace in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

5 Ribble Terrace, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

5 Ribble Terrace self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Ribble Terrace start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Ribble Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Kates Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

15 Forest Park Lodges in High Bickington, Devon, South West England

15 Forest Park Lodges, High Bickington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

15 Forest Park Lodges self catering accommodation in High Bickington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 15 Forest Park Lodges start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Forest Park Lodges


Sleeps 4

Pilgrims Nest in Caterham, Surrey, South East England

Pilgrims Nest, Caterham

Breaks in SurreySouth East England

Pilgrims Nest self catering accommodation in Caterham, Surrey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pilgrims Nest start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Nest


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Curlew Barn in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Curlew Barn, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Curlew Barn self catering accommodation in Ipstones, Staffordshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Prices at Curlew Barn start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Hot tub

Kissanes Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kissanes Cottage, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kissanes Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kissanes Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kissanes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

ODriscolls in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls, Rosscarbery

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls self catering accommodation in Rosscarbery, County Cork sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. ODriscolls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Gelding in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Gelding, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Gelding in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Gelding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gelding start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gelding


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Tyn Y Minffordd in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Tyn Y Minffordd, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Tyn Y Minffordd self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyn Y Minffordd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Y Minffordd start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Y Minffordd


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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