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

Williams Hayloft in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Williams Hayloft, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Williams Hayloft self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Williams Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Williams Hayloft start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Williams Hayloft


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

Goldfinch in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Goldfinch, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Goldfinch self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Goldfinch start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldfinch


Sleeps 2 Garden

Roddys Cottage in Glenelg, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Roddys Cottage, Glenelg

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Roddys Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenelg, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roddys Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roddys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rhos in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Rhos, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Rhos self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd 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. Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rhos start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos


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

Larklands in Ramshorn Wood, East Yorkshire, North East England

Larklands, Ramshorn Wood

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Larklands self catering accommodation in Ramshorn Wood, East Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Larklands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larklands start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larklands


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Cois Farraige in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cois Farraige does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Farraige start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 5 Carlyon Road in Playing Place, Cornwall, South West England

No 5 Carlyon Road, Playing Place

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 5 Carlyon Road self catering accommodation in Playing Place, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 5 Carlyon Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Carlyon Road start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Carlyon Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cloon Fad in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloon Fad, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloon Fad self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Cloon Fad does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloon Fad start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloon Fad


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeshore Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeshore Lodge, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeshore Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lakeshore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeshore Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeshore Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

10 Croft Courtyard in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

10 Croft Courtyard, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

10 Croft Courtyard self catering accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria 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 10 Croft Courtyard start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Croft Courtyard


Sleeps 2 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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