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

Mollies Cottage in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Mollies Cottage, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Mollies Cottage self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mollies Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Grange Fell, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grange Fell self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grange Fell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grange Fell start from £850 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange Fell


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

Sandpiper Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sandpiper Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sandpiper Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sandpiper Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cape Landings in Great Urswick, Cumbria, North West England

Cape Landings, Great Urswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cape Landings self catering accommodation in Great Urswick, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cape Landings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cape Landings start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cape Landings


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Bridge Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Bridge Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Greenacres in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland West

Greenacres, Claremorris

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Greenacres self catering accommodation in Claremorris, County Mayo 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. Greenacres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenacres start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacres


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

Glasha Môr in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Glasha Môr, Doolin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Glasha Môr self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glasha Môr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glasha Môr start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasha Môr


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fell Cottage in Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DE

Fell Cottage, Wigton

Breaks in CumbriaCA7 1DE

Fell Cottage in CA7 1DE has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fell Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fell Cottage


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

South View in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

South View, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

South View self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . South View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South View start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fernwood in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fernwood, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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