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 Bridge Bar in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Bridge Bar, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Bridge Bar in Ireland North has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Bridge Bar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bridge Bar start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bridge Bar


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

Waycot Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waycot Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waycot Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waycot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waycot Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waycot Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Converted Railway Carriage in Hawsker, North Yorkshire, North East England

Converted Railway Carriage, Hawsker

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Converted Railway Carriage self catering accommodation in Hawsker, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Converted Railway Carriage start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Converted Railway Carriage


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

The Barn in Glinton, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Barn, Glinton

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Glinton, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Rose Cottage in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rose Cottage, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford 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. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £145 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


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

Dacre Cottage in Morpeth, Northumberland, North East England

Dacre Cottage, Morpeth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dacre Cottage self catering accommodation in Morpeth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dacre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dacre Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dacre Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Larch Cottage in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Larch Cottage, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Larch Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Larch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larch Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Cwtch in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Cwtch, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Cwtch self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Cwtch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Cwtch start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Cwtch


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Honeysuckle Cottage in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, Central England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Hulland Ward

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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