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

Jamaal Lodge in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Jamaal Lodge, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Jamaal Lodge self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Jamaal Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jamaal Lodge start from £377 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jamaal Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Oyster Catcher in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Oyster Catcher, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Oyster Catcher self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oyster Catcher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Catcher start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Catcher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

South Woodend in Lowick Green, Cumbria, North-West-England

South Woodend, Lowick Green

Breaks in CumbriaNorth-West-England

South Woodend self catering accommodation in Lowick Green, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . South Woodend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Woodend start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Woodend


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Strawhall in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strawhall, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strawhall self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Strawhall start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strawhall


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Ridgeway Cross, Herefordshire, West England

Willow Cottage, Ridgeway Cross

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Willow Cottage in West 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ballycroy Cottage in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy Cottage, Ballycroy

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cotton-tail Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Cotton-tail Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cotton-tail Lodge self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Cotton-tail Lodge start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotton-tail Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Nethergill Farm Byre in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire, North East England

Nethergill Farm Byre, Oughtershaw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Nethergill Farm Byre self catering accommodation in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire 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. Nethergill Farm Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nethergill Farm Byre start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nethergill Farm Byre


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

West End Apartment in Glasgow, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

West End Apartment, Glasgow

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

West End Apartment self catering accommodation in Glasgow, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at West End Apartment start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Apartment


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Oak Cottage in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, North West England

Oak Cottage, Appleby In Westmorland

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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