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

Ramblers Rest in Brassington, Derbyshire, Central England

Ramblers Rest, Brassington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Ramblers Rest self catering accommodation in Brassington, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ramblers Rest start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ramblers Rest


Sleeps 2 Garden

Moorview in Moorsholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

Moorview, Moorsholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Moorview self catering accommodation in Moorsholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moorview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moorview start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moorview


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillview in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Hillview, Ballyliffin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Hillview self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillview start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glenvale Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Glenvale Cottage, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Glenvale Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenvale Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenvale Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bottle House in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Bottle House, Wotton Under Edge

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Bottle House self catering accommodation in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Bottle House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bottle House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bottle House


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

Dinnys Retreat in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Dinnys Retreat, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dinnys Retreat self catering accommodation in Kendal, 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dinnys Retreat start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dinnys Retreat


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Greenway in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

Greenway, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Greenway self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Greenway start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenway


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

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

The Old Grainstore in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Grainstore, Bolton Low Houses

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Grainstore self catering accommodation in Bolton Low Houses, 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. Prices at The Old Grainstore start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Grainstore


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Low Shipley Cottage in Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

Low Shipley Cottage, Barnard Castle

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Low Shipley Cottage self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle, County Durham 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. Low Shipley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Shipley Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Shipley Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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