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

Carracastle House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carracastle House, Charlestown

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carracastle House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carracastle House start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carracastle House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grist Mill in Uley, Gloucestershire, South West England

Grist Mill, Uley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Grist Mill self catering accommodation in Uley, Gloucestershire 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 Grist Mill start from £548 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grist Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandbed in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Sandbed, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Sandbed 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Sandbed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandbed start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandbed


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Sea View House in Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sea View House, Uig

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Sea View House self catering accommodation in Uig, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View House start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Midfeather Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Midfeather Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Midfeather Cottage self catering accommodation in Edale, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Midfeather Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Midfeather Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Primrose Cottage in Henstridge, Somerset, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Henstridge

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Henstridge, Somerset sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stables, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stables self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


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

Kates Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Kates Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Kates Cottage 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 . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Monks Cottage in Threshfield, North Yorkshire, North West England

Monks Cottage, Threshfield

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Monks Cottage self catering accommodation in Threshfield, 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. Monks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Monks Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Monks Cottage


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

South Bay in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

South Bay, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

South Bay self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 14. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. South Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Bay start from £525 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Bay


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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