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

Blackwater Chalet in Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

Blackwater Chalet, Kinlochleven

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Blackwater Chalet self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven, Argyll sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blackwater Chalet start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

6 Harbour View in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

6 Harbour View, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

6 Harbour View self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Harbour View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Harbour View


Sleeps 6

Usherwoods Dairy in Tatham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Usherwoods Dairy, Tatham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Usherwoods Dairy self catering accommodation in Tatham, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Usherwoods Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Usherwoods Dairy start from £580 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Usherwoods Dairy


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

Poppy Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Poppy Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Poppy Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Walnut Tree Cottage in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

Walnut Tree Cottage, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Walnut Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Walnut Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Walnut Tree Cottage start from £910 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walnut Tree Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Russell Family Cottage in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Russell Family Cottage, Doolin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Russell Family Cottage self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Russell Family Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Russell Family Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Russell Family Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blackberry Lane in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

Blackberry Lane, Quin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Blackberry Lane self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Blackberry Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackberry Lane start from £175 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Lane


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Granary in Wormelow, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Granary, Wormelow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Granary self catering accommodation in Wormelow, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Granary start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Granary


Sleeps 2 Garden

Carraig Bride in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Carraig Bride, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Carraig Bride self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Bride does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Bride start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Bride


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Plas Gwynfryn in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Plas Gwynfryn, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Plas Gwynfryn self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Plas Gwynfryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plas Gwynfryn start from £1315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plas Gwynfryn


Sleeps 10 or more 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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