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

End Cottage in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

End Cottage, Dalton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

End Cottage self catering accommodation in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at End Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about End Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Maes Gwyddau in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Maes Gwyddau, Llanfwrog

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Maes Gwyddau self catering accommodation in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maes Gwyddau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes Gwyddau start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes Gwyddau


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Gelding in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Gelding, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Gelding in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Gelding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gelding start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gelding


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Penryn in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Penryn, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Penryn in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penryn start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penryn


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Loft at Stone Cross in Slaidburn, Lancashire, North West England

The Loft at Stone Cross, Slaidburn

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

The Loft at Stone Cross self catering accommodation in Slaidburn, Lancashire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Loft at Stone Cross start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft at Stone Cross


Sleeps 2 Garden

No 1 Coach House in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

No 1 Coach House, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

No 1 Coach House self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 1 Coach House start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Freds Cottage in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Freds Cottage, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Freds Cottage self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk 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. Freds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Freds Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Freds Cottage


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

The Old Bull Stall in Penselwood, Somerset, South West England

The Old Bull Stall, Penselwood

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Old Bull Stall self catering accommodation in Penselwood, Somerset sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Bull Stall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bull Stall start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bull Stall


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Villa Rapello in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Villa Rapello, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Villa Rapello self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Villa Rapello does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Villa Rapello start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Villa Rapello


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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