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

Evergreen Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Evergreen Cottage, Cahir

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Evergreen Cottage self catering accommodation in Cahir, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Evergreen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Evergreen Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Evergreen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Rowans in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

The Rowans, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Rowans self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Rowans does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rowans start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rowans


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Horseshoe Cottage in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Horseshoe Cottage, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Horseshoe Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Horseshoe Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Higher Scout Cottage in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, North West England

Higher Scout Cottage, Todmorden

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Higher Scout Cottage self catering accommodation in Todmorden, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Higher Scout Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Scout Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Roselea in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Roselea, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Roselea self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roselea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roselea start from £356 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roselea


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria, North West England

The Stable, Maulds Meaburn

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Stable in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stable start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Caecrwn in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Caecrwn, Brecon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Caecrwn self catering accommodation in Brecon, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Caecrwn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caecrwn start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caecrwn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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