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

Spiddal Thatch Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spiddal Thatch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal Thatch Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal Thatch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stone Cottage Apartment in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Stone Cottage Apartment, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Stone Cottage Apartment self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stone Cottage Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stone Cottage Apartment start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone Cottage Apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Watermill in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, Central England

The Watermill, Tickhill

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

The Watermill self catering accommodation in Tickhill, South Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Watermill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Watermill start from £600 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watermill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Steepes Place in Glenosheen Near Ardpatrick, County Limerick, Ireland South

Steepes Place, Glenosheen Near Ardpatrick

Breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Steepes Place self catering accommodation in Glenosheen Near Ardpatrick, County Limerick sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Steepes Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Steepes Place start from £142 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steepes Place


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Cobbled Corner in Elton, Derbyshire, Central England

Cobbled Corner, Elton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Cobbled Corner self catering accommodation in Elton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cobbled Corner start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobbled Corner


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Mill House in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Mill House, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Mill House self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mill House start from £760 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Cider Barn in West Knoyle, Wiltshire, South West England

The Cider Barn, West Knoyle

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Cider Barn self catering accommodation in West Knoyle, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cider Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cider Barn start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Clover Bank Barn in Foxt, Staffordshire, Central England

Clover Bank Barn, Foxt

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Clover Bank Barn self catering accommodation in Foxt, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clover Bank Barn start from £446 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Bank Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Hartcliffe View in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire, Central England

Hartcliffe View, Millhouse Green

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Hartcliffe View self catering accommodation in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Hartcliffe View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hartcliffe View start from £839 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartcliffe View


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Dartmoor Edge Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dartmoor Edge Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Edge Lodge


Sleeps 4 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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