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

Aber Eilian Bach in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Aber Eilian Bach, Llaneilian

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Aber Eilian Bach self catering accommodation in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Aber Eilian Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aber Eilian Bach start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aber Eilian Bach


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ballyduff in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Woodlea in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodlea, Rosedale Abbey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodlea in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodlea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlea start from £372 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlea


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

52 Main Street in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

52 Main Street, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

52 Main Street self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 52 Main Street start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 52 Main Street


Sleeps 6

Rose Cottage in Arreton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Rose Cottage, Arreton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Arreton, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ebor House in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ebor House, Brompton-By-Sawdon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ebor House self catering accommodation in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ebor House start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebor House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Peace Cottage in Stainton, County Durham, North East England

Peace Cottage, Stainton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Peace Cottage self catering accommodation in Stainton, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Peace Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peace Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peace Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hillview in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Hillview, Ballyliffin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cwtch Cowin in Bancyfelin, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cwtch Cowin, Bancyfelin

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cwtch Cowin self catering accommodation in Bancyfelin, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cwtch Cowin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cwtch Cowin start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwtch Cowin


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gorrans Down Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Gorrans Down Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Gorrans Down Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gorrans Down Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gorrans Down Cottage start from £507 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorrans Down Cottage


Sleeps 8 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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