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

Henberry in Romaldkirk, County Durham, North East England

Henberry, Romaldkirk

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Henberry 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 . Henberry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Henberry start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henberry


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Baytree Apartment in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Baytree Apartment, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Baytree Apartment self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Baytree Apartment start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baytree Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden

Little Greenhayes in Axminster, Devon, South West England

Little Greenhayes, Axminster

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Greenhayes self catering accommodation in Axminster, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Greenhayes start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Greenhayes


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Treffgarne Farm Cottage in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Treffgarne Farm Cottage, Wolfscastle

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Treffgarne Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Treffgarne Farm Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Treffgarne Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Trotternish Cottage in Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Trotternish Cottage, Uig

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Trotternish Cottage self catering accommodation in Uig, Isle of Skye 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. Activities close by include fishing . Trotternish Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trotternish Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trotternish Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Woodlands in Allonby, Cumbria, North West England

Woodlands, Allonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Allonby, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodlands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


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

Elisabeth Cottage in Banff, Banffshire, East Scotland

Elisabeth Cottage, Banff

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Elisabeth Cottage self catering accommodation in Banff, Banffshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Elisabeth Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elisabeth Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Caise Geal in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caise Geal, Kilcrohane

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caise Geal self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caise Geal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caise Geal start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caise Geal


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Bythynnod yr Aran in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

3 Bythynnod yr Aran, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

3 Bythynnod yr Aran self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 Bythynnod yr Aran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Bythynnod yr Aran start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Bythynnod yr Aran


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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