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

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

1 The Homestead in Osgodby, Lincolnshire, East England

1 The Homestead, Osgodby

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

1 The Homestead self catering accommodation in Osgodby, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 The Homestead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 The Homestead start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 The Homestead


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rowton Manor Cottage in Craven Arms, Shropshire, West England

Rowton Manor Cottage, Craven Arms

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Rowton Manor Cottage self catering accommodation in Craven Arms, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rowton Manor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowton Manor Cottage start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowton Manor Cottage


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

Puffin Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Puffin Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Puffin Cottage self catering accommodation in Alnmouth, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Puffin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puffin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ridge End Cottage in Conista, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage, Conista

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage self catering accommodation in Conista, Isle of Skye 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 Ridge End Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridge End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Summer Cottage in Allithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Summer Cottage, Allithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Summer Cottage self catering accommodation in Allithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Summer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Summer Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summer Cottage


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

River View in Millers Dale, Derbyshire, Central England

River View, Millers Dale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

River View self catering accommodation in Millers Dale, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. River View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River View start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Holme Lea Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holme Lea Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holme Lea Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holme Lea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holme Lea Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holme Lea Cottage


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

Caherconree in Inch, County Kerry, Ireland South

Caherconree, Inch

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Caherconree self catering accommodation in Inch, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Caherconree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherconree start from £183 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherconree


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jasmin Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Jasmin Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Jasmin Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy 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. Jasmin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmin Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmin Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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