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 West Wing in Capheaton, Northumberland, North East England

The West Wing, Capheaton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The West Wing in North East England has a 4 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 . Activities close by include fishing . The West Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The West Wing start from £906 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The West Wing


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dairy House in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Dairy House, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Dairy House in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dairy House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy House start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy House


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

Thorneyfield Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Thorneyfield Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Thorneyfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Thorneyfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thorneyfield Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorneyfield Cottage


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

Fox Ghyll in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire, North West England

Fox Ghyll, Bolton-By-Bowland

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Fox Ghyll self catering accommodation in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fox Ghyll start from £1033 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fox Ghyll


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Warth Barn in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Warth Barn, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Warth Barn in North West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. 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 Warth Barn start from £463 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Warth Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lees Farm in Priestcliffe, Derbyshire, Central England

Lees Farm, Priestcliffe

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Lees Farm self catering accommodation in Priestcliffe, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lees Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lees Farm start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lees Farm


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

Barn Owl Cottage in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Barn Owl Cottage, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Barn Owl Cottage self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barn Owl Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Owl Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stone Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Stone Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stone Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone Cottage


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

Field View Lodge in Pocklington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Field View Lodge, Pocklington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Field View Lodge self catering accommodation in Pocklington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Field View Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Field View Lodge start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field View Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage in Lispole, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage, Lispole

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage self catering accommodation in Lispole, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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