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

Niffany Barn in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Niffany Barn, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Niffany Barn self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire 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. Niffany Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Niffany Barn start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Niffany Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Farrier Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Farrier Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Farrier Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Farrier Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farrier Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farrier Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Elisabeth Cottage in Banff, Banffshire, East Scotland

Elisabeth Cottage, Banff

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Elisabeth Cottage self catering accommodation in Banff, Banffshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Elisabeth Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elisabeth Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Suidhe Cottage in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Suidhe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suidhe Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suidhe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Lock and Key Cottage in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Lock and Key Cottage, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Lock and Key Cottage self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lock and Key Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lock and Key Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lock and Key Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cutteen in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Cutteen, Tulla

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cutteen self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cutteen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cutteen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cutteen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rowan Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Rowan Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Rowan Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rowan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea View in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sea View, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sea View self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 8 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

Calabona in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Calabona, Arklow

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Calabona self catering accommodation in Arklow, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Calabona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Calabona start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Calabona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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