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

Kestrel Cottage in Duns, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Kestrel Cottage, Duns

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Kestrel Cottage self catering accommodation in Duns, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Forest View in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Forest View, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Forest View self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Forest View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forest View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forest View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pott Hall Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pott Hall Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pott Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pott Hall Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pott Hall Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Eagles Crest Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Eagles Crest Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Eagles Crest Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eagles Crest Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eagles Crest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Awelfor in Fairbourne, Gwynedd, North Wales

Awelfor, Fairbourne

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Awelfor self catering accommodation in Fairbourne, Gwynedd 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. Awelfor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Awelfor start from £550 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Awelfor


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

Riverside Cottage in Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Riverside Cottage, Helwith Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Helwith Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Riverside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn Adda in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyddyn Adda, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyddyn Adda self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tyddyn Adda does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Adda start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Adda


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Orchard in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Orchard, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stoneleigh in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Stoneleigh, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Stoneleigh self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneleigh start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneleigh


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Manor Cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Manor Cottage, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Manor Cottage self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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