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

White Lion House in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

White Lion House, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

White Lion House self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . White Lion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Lion House start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Lion House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park in Coninsby, Lincolnshire, East England

41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Coninsby

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park self catering accommodation in Coninsby, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . 41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 41 Duck Lake Tattershall Lakes Country Park


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Kings Cottage in Alston, Cumbria, North West England

Kings Cottage, Alston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Kings Cottage self catering accommodation in Alston, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kings Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kings Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kings Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Sea Park Cottage in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Sea Park Cottage, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sea Park Cottage self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea Park Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Park Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Park Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ysgubor Uchaf in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf 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 . It also has Internet access. Ysgubor Uchaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor Uchaf start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Uchaf


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cilfach in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

Cilfach, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cilfach in Mid 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cilfach start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cilfach


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

Rathmell in Tosside, North Yorkshire, North West England

Rathmell, Tosside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Rathmell self catering accommodation in Tosside, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Rathmell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmell start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmell


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Games room

Bees House in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland West

Bees House, Tourmakeady

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Bees House self catering accommodation in Tourmakeady, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bees House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bees House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bees House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Charlescourt in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland South

Charlescourt, Mallow

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Charlescourt self catering accommodation in Mallow, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Charlescourt start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlescourt


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sycamore Cottage in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Sycamore Cottage, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Sycamore Cottage self catering accommodation in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sycamore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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