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

Easter Urray in Muir Of Ord, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Easter Urray, Muir Of Ord

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Easter Urray self catering accommodation in Muir Of Ord, Inverness-shire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Easter Urray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easter Urray start from £835 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easter Urray


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

1 Lempitlaw Farm in Kelso, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

1 Lempitlaw Farm, Kelso

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

1 Lempitlaw Farm self catering accommodation in Kelso, Berwickshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Lempitlaw Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Lempitlaw Farm start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Lempitlaw Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Pilgrims Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pilgrims Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pilgrims Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Pilgrims Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pilgrims Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Woodforde Cottage in Babcary, Somerset, South West England

Woodforde Cottage, Babcary

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Woodforde Cottage self catering accommodation in Babcary, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Woodforde Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodforde Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodforde Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beckside in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Beckside, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Beckside self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beckside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beckside start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beckside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Cavan Hill Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cavan Hill Cottage, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cavan Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cavan Hill Cottage start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cavan Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Awel in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Awel, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Awel in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bwthyn Awel start from £530 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Awel


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Grooms Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Grooms Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grooms Cottage in North West 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. Prices at Grooms Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bookilber Barn in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bookilber Barn, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bookilber Barn self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bookilber Barn start from £2575 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bookilber Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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