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

Ebor House in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ebor House, Brompton-By-Sawdon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ebor House self catering accommodation in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ebor House start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebor House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wildflower Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wildflower Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wildflower Cottage self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wildflower Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wildflower Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wildflower Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brewery Farm Stables in Ansty, Dorset, South West England

Brewery Farm Stables, Ansty

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brewery Farm Stables self catering accommodation in Ansty, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Brewery Farm Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewery Farm Stables start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewery Farm Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

The Stables, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Stables in South 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 . 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 £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Wayside Cottage in Edmundbyers, County Durham, North East England

Wayside Cottage, Edmundbyers

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Wayside Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Wayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayside Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayside Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ty Capel in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Crop Vale Farm in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Crop Vale Farm, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Crop Vale Farm self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Crop Vale Farm start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crop Vale Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Moon Shadow in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Moon Shadow, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Moon Shadow self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moon Shadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moon Shadow start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moon Shadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cow Byre in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

The Cow Byre, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom 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 The Cow Byre start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Beenbane Lower in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beenbane Lower, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beenbane Lower self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beenbane Lower start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beenbane Lower


Sleeps 8 Garden 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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