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

Stone Mouse Cottage in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire, North West England

Stone Mouse Cottage, Bolton-By-Bowland

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Stone Mouse Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Stone Mouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone Mouse Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Mouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Castle Cottage in Palterton, Derbyshire, Central England

Castle Cottage, Palterton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Castle Cottage self catering accommodation in Palterton, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Castle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Home Farm Cottage in Campile, County Wexford, Ireland South

Home Farm Cottage, Campile

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Home Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Campile, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Home Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Home Farm Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shoreside Cottage in Burnmouth, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Shoreside Cottage, Burnmouth

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

Shoreside Cottage self catering accommodation in Burnmouth, East Lothian sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Shoreside Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shoreside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Goulane Heights in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Goulane Heights, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Goulane Heights self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Goulane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goulane Heights start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goulane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Hoewal in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hoewal, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hoewal in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hoewal start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hoewal


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

End Cottage in Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

End Cottage, Dalton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage in Degwany, Conwy, North Wales

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage, Degwany

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage self catering accommodation in Degwany, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Fairway- Deganwy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fairway- Deganwy Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway- Deganwy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Routster Cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Routster Cottage, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Routster Cottage self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Routster Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Routster Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Awel in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Awel, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Awel in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bwthyn Awel start from £530 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Awel


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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