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

Brendans Cottage in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brendans Cottage, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brendans Cottage self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brendans Cottage start from £178 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brendans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillberry in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Hillberry, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillberry self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hillberry start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillberry


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hayloft in Saham Hills, Norfolk, East England

The Hayloft, Saham Hills

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Saham Hills, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Burrow View in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Burrow View, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Burrow View self catering accommodation in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burrow View start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burrow View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bryn Penmaen in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Penmaen, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Penmaen self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Penmaen start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Penmaen


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


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

Bay Tree Cottage in Thornford, Dorset, South West England

Bay Tree Cottage, Thornford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Bay Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornford, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bay Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Abbeys View in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Abbeys View, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Abbeys View in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Abbeys View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbeys View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeys View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Nook Cottage in Rosthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Nook Cottage, Rosthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Nook Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosthwaite, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Nook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nook Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nook Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Corn House in Cardington, Shropshire, West England

Corn House, Cardington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Corn House in West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Corn House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corn House start from £518 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corn House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

 

 

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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