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

1 Mount Pleasant Cottages in Greenodd, Cumbria, North West England

1 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Greenodd

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

1 Mount Pleasant Cottages self catering accommodation in Greenodd, Cumbria 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. 1 Mount Pleasant Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Mount Pleasant Cottages start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Mount Pleasant Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Laurel Bank in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Laurel Bank, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Laurel Bank self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Laurel Bank does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Bank start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Bank


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Derriana Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Derriana Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Derriana Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derriana Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derriana Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derriana Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

38 Lisfannon Heights in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland North

38 Lisfannon Heights, Buncrana

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

38 Lisfannon Heights self catering accommodation in Buncrana, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 38 Lisfannon Heights start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Lisfannon Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Trefriw Cottage in Trefriw, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trefriw Cottage, Trefriw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trefriw Cottage self catering accommodation in Trefriw, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Trefriw Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trefriw Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trefriw Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Hillrise Barn in Flookburgh, Cumbria, North West England

Hillrise Barn, Flookburgh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillrise Barn self catering accommodation in Flookburgh, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillrise Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillrise Barn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillrise Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Drovers Rest in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East England

Drovers Rest, Otterburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Drovers Rest in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Drovers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drovers Rest start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drovers Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Beeches in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Beeches, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Beeches in South Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Beeches start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beeches


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Seaside Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seaside Cottage, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford 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 Seaside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Shay Side Cottage in Warslow, Derbyshire, Central England

Shay Side Cottage, Warslow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Shay Side Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shay Side Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shay Side Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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