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

Kingfisher Cottage in Pentewan, Cornwall, South West England

Kingfisher Cottage, Pentewan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kingfisher Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

Monachee House in Ramsgrange, County Wexford, Ireland South

Monachee House, Ramsgrange

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Monachee House self catering accommodation in Ramsgrange, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Monachee House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Monachee House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Monachee House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clifford House Farm in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Clifford House Farm, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Clifford House Farm self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clifford House Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifford House Farm start from £584 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifford House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Minster House in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

Minster House, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Minster House 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 . Prices at Minster House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minster House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Sammys House in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Sammys House, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Sammys House self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sammys House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sammys House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Bryniau Bychain in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Bryniau Bychain, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Bryniau Bychain self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 Bryniau Bychain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bryniau Bychain start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bryniau Bychain


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty-Doli in Llangattock, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty-Doli, Llangattock

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty-Doli self catering accommodation in Llangattock, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty-Doli does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty-Doli start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty-Doli


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

60 Atlantic Reach in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall, South West England

60 Atlantic Reach, Atlantic Reach

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

60 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 60 Atlantic Reach start from £513 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 60 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub

Howlugill Barn in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Howlugill Barn, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Howlugill Barn self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Howlugill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howlugill Barn start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howlugill Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

 

 

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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