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

The Coach House in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland South

The Coach House, Bandon

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Bandon, County Cork 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. Prices at The Coach House start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carpenters Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Carpenters Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Carpenters Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Carpenters Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carpenters Cottage


Sleeps 4

Wild Bryony Cottage in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk, East England

Wild Bryony Cottage, Mendlesham Green

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wild Bryony Cottage self catering accommodation in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Wild Bryony Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wild Bryony Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wild Bryony Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Llwyn Onn in Nercwys, Flintshire, North Wales

Llwyn Onn, Nercwys

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Llwyn Onn self catering accommodation in Nercwys, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyn Onn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyn Onn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyn Onn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gloss Farmhouse in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gloss Farmhouse, Lauragh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Gloss Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gloss Farmhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gloss Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Cottage, Llaneilian

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

16 Brunel Quays in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

16 Brunel Quays, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

16 Brunel Quays self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 16 Brunel Quays start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Brunel Quays


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cooper Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cooper Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cooper Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cooper Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cooper Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cooper Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Granary in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire, North Wales

The Granary, Pen-Y-Cefn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old House in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Old House, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Garden 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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