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

Daffodil Cottage in Sutton, Somerset, South West England

Daffodil Cottage, Sutton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Sutton, Somerset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hayloft Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Loch View Cottage in Blaich, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Loch View Cottage, Blaich

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Loch View Cottage self catering accommodation in Blaich, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Loch View Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loch View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Dormer View in Barnaderg, County Galway, Ireland West

Dormer View, Barnaderg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dormer View self catering accommodation in Barnaderg, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dormer View start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dormer View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Inis Cealtra in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Inis Cealtra, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Inis Cealtra self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Inis Cealtra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inis Cealtra start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inis Cealtra


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Ty Wennol in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Wennol, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Wennol self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Wennol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Wennol start from £421 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Wennol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

McCarthys Farmhouse in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

McCarthys Farmhouse, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

McCarthys Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at McCarthys Farmhouse start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about McCarthys Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Torann na dTonn in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Torann na dTonn, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Torann na dTonn self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Torann na dTonn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Torann na dTonn start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torann na dTonn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Orchard Holme in Priest Hutton, Cumbria, North West England

Orchard Holme, Priest Hutton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Orchard Holme self catering accommodation in Priest Hutton, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Holme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Holme start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Holme


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunshine Cottage in Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Sunshine Cottage, Kessingland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunshine Cottage self catering accommodation in Kessingland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunshine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunshine Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunshine Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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