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

Campion Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Campion Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Campion Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Campion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Campion Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Campion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Lyreboy in Glencar, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lyreboy, Glencar

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lyreboy self catering accommodation in Glencar, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lyreboy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyreboy start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyreboy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gable View in Ravenglass, Cumbria, North West England

Gable View, Ravenglass

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gable View self catering accommodation in Ravenglass, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gable View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gable View start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gable View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Stables in North Piddle, Worcestershire, West England

The Old Stables, North Piddle

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Old Stables in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Stables start from £619 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Field View Lodge in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

Field View Lodge, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Field View Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at Field View Lodge start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field View Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub

Riverwalk House in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Riverwalk House, Castlemaine

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Riverwalk House self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Riverwalk House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverwalk House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Maryport, Cumbria, North West England

Bramble Cottage, Maryport

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Maryport, Cumbria 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. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

12 Mountshannon Cottages in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages, Mountshannon

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Mountshannon Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Mountshannon Cottages start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Mountshannon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Angorfa in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Angorfa, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Angorfa self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Angorfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Angorfa start from £545 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Angorfa


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hayloft Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Hayloft Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 1 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 £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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