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

Fern View House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fern View House, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fern View House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fern View House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern View House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stonetrough Barn in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stonetrough Barn, Newton-le-Willows

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stonetrough Barn self catering accommodation in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stonetrough Barn start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonetrough Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Herons Nest in Inch, County Kerry, Ireland South

Herons Nest, Inch

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Herons Nest in Ireland South 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Herons Nest start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons Nest


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pant-y-Bugail Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant-y-Bugail Apartment start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant-y-Bugail Apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Butlers Quarters in Henlle, Shropshire, West England

The Butlers Quarters, Henlle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Butlers Quarters self catering accommodation in Henlle, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Butlers Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Butlers Quarters start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Butlers Quarters


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Bridleways Cottage in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Bridleways Cottage, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Bridleways Cottage self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bridleways Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridleways Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nisbet Cottage in Duns, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage, Duns

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage self catering accommodation in Duns, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nisbet Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nisbet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

The Olive Loft in Croy, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

The Olive Loft, Croy

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

The Olive Loft self catering accommodation in Croy, Lanarkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Olive Loft start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olive Loft


Sleeps 4

Duneaton House in Biggar, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

Duneaton House, Biggar

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

Duneaton House self catering accommodation in Biggar, Lanarkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Duneaton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duneaton House start from £494 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duneaton House


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

 

 

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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