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

13 Flints Terrace in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

13 Flints Terrace, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

13 Flints Terrace self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 13 Flints Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13 Flints Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bron Haul in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bron Haul, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bron Haul self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey 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. Bron Haul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bron Haul start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Haul


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

The Tack Room in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Tack Room, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Stable Cottage in Levisham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stable Cottage, Levisham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stable Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

High Sprintgill Cottage in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

High Sprintgill Cottage, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

High Sprintgill Cottage self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria 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. High Sprintgill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High Sprintgill Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Sprintgill Cottage


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

1 The Old Methodist Chapel in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 The Old Methodist Chapel, Rosedale Abbey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 The Old Methodist Chapel in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 The Old Methodist Chapel start from £386 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 The Old Methodist Chapel


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lime Tree Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Lime Tree Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lime Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Chatton, Northumberland 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. Prices at Lime Tree Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bridleways Cottage in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Bridleways Cottage, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Bridleways Cottage self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bridleways Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridleways Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cow Pen in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Cow Pen, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Cow Pen self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cow Pen start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Pen


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by 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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