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

Crona Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Crona Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Crona Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crona Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crona Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crona Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Tudor Cottage Annexe in Henfield, West Sussex, South East England

Old Tudor Cottage Annexe, Henfield

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Old Tudor Cottage Annexe self catering accommodation in Henfield, West Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Tudor Cottage Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Tudor Cottage Annexe start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Tudor Cottage Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Artro View in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Artro View, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Artro View self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Artro View start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Artro View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea Park Cottage in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Sea Park Cottage, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sea Park Cottage self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea Park Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Park Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Park Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Croft View in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft View, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft View self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Croft View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft View start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft View


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

The Annexe in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Annexe, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


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

Lile Gem in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Lile Gem, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lile Gem self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lile Gem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lile Gem start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lile Gem


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Barn at Daldorch in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch, Mauchline

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch self catering accommodation in Mauchline, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 2 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 Barn at Daldorch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn at Daldorch start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Daldorch


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

Crag View Cottage in West Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England

Crag View Cottage, West Woodburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Crag View Cottage self catering accommodation in West Woodburn, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Crag View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crag View Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crag View Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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