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

Bronte in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bronte, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bronte self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bronte start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronte


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Melbrae House in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Melbrae House, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Melbrae House self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Melbrae House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melbrae House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fir Tree Cottage in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East England

Fir Tree Cottage, Otterburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Fir Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Otterburn, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Fir Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fir Tree Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fir Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Settlebeck Cottage in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Settlebeck Cottage, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Settlebeck Cottage self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Settlebeck Cottage start from £354 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Settlebeck Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Gardeners Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Gardeners Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Gardeners Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Hill Top Fold in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Hill Top Fold, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Hill Top Fold self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Hill Top Fold start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Hill Top Fold


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Orchard in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Orchard, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Malham in Tosside, North Yorkshire, North West England

Malham, Tosside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Malham self catering accommodation in Tosside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Malham does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malham start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malham


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Games room

Lyndhurst Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Lyndhurst Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lyndhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lyndhurst Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyndhurst Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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