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

Rathsnagadan Cottage in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage, Inistioge

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage self catering accommodation in Inistioge, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Rathsnagadan Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathsnagadan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Curlew in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Curlew, Milford Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Curlew self catering accommodation in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Curlew start from £372 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage), Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage) start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Afon (River Cottage)


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Hillcrest in Stourton, Worcestershire, West England

Hillcrest, Stourton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Stourton, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hillcrest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillcrest start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Kissanes Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kissanes Cottage, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kissanes Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kissanes Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kissanes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Primitive Mews in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

2 Primitive Mews, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

2 Primitive Mews self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Primitive Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Primitive Mews start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Primitive Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nells Cottage in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland South

Nells Cottage, Stradbally

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Nells Cottage self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nells Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Turpin in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Turpin, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Turpin in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Turpin start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turpin


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Mill in Welsh Newton Common, Herefordshire, West England

The Mill, Welsh Newton Common

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Mill self catering accommodation in Welsh Newton Common, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Mill start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill


Sleeps 2 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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