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

Lake View Cottage in Flagmount, County Clare, Ireland West

Lake View Cottage, Flagmount

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Lake View Cottage self catering accommodation in Flagmount, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Lake View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lake View Cottage start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lane Fold Cottage in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lane Fold Cottage, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lane Fold Cottage self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lane Fold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lane Fold Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lane Fold Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dairy Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Dairy Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


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

3 Shakespeare Street in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

3 Shakespeare Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

3 Shakespeare Street self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 3 Shakespeare Street start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Shakespeare Street


Sleeps 4 Garden

Myrddin Cottage in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Myrddin Cottage, Pembrey

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Myrddin Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Myrddin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrddin Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrddin Cottage


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

Black Swan Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Black Swan Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Black Swan Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Swan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Swan Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Swan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kiltartan House in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland West

Kiltartan House, Ballina

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Kiltartan House self catering accommodation in Ballina, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Kiltartan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltartan House start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltartan House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cefn Coch Isaf in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cefn Coch Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn Coch Isaf start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Coch Isaf


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Gallery in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Gallery, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Gallery self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gallery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gallery


Sleeps 4 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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