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

Gwalia in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Gwalia, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Gwalia self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwalia start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwalia


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Forge in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

The Old Forge, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Rye, East Sussex sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Forge start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Orchard in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Orchard, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


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

Meenteog in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Meenteog, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Meenteog self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Meenteog start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenteog


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Chale, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Coach House, Chale

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Chale, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Homes in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Homes, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Homes self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Homes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Homes start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The White House in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire, North East England

The White House, Middleton On The Wolds

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The White House self catering accommodation in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The White House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Y Fron in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Y Fron, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Y Fron self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey 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 Y Fron start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Fron


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Walnut Tree Cottage in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

Walnut Tree Cottage, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Walnut Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Walnut Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Walnut Tree Cottage start from £910 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walnut Tree Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Mart Close in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

3 Mart Close, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

3 Mart Close self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 Mart Close start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Mart Close


Sleeps 6 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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