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

Hunter Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Hunter Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Hunter Cottage self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hunter Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunter Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunter Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Orangery in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Orangery, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Orangery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orangery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Brooklyn in Leek , Staffordshire, Central England

Brooklyn, Leek

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Brooklyn self catering accommodation in Leek , Staffordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brooklyn start from £498 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklyn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballycroy in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy, Ballycroy

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballycroy start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bay Dream in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bay Dream, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bay Dream self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Bay Dream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Dream start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Dream


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Knockadoo Lodge in Riverstown, County Sligo, Ireland West

Knockadoo Lodge, Riverstown

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Knockadoo Lodge self catering accommodation in Riverstown, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Knockadoo Lodge start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockadoo Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Walmsley House in Bempton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Walmsley House, Bempton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Walmsley House self catering accommodation in Bempton, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Walmsley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Walmsley House start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walmsley House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rathnure Cottage in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rathnure Cottage, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rathnure Cottage self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rathnure Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathnure Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathnure Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Snowdrop Cottage in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Snowdrop Cottage, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Snowdrop Cottage self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire 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. Snowdrop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


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

Sceptre Cottage in Crakehall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sceptre Cottage, Crakehall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sceptre Cottage self catering accommodation in Crakehall, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sceptre Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sceptre 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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