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

Sea Haven in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Sea Haven, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sea Haven self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sea Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Haven start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Haven


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Whispering Trees Apartment in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Whispering Trees Apartment, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Whispering Trees Apartment self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Whispering Trees Apartment start from £162 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whispering Trees Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Nant Lane Cottages in Selattyn, Shropshire, West England

2 Nant Lane Cottages, Selattyn

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

2 Nant Lane Cottages self catering accommodation in Selattyn, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 Nant Lane Cottages start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Nant Lane Cottages


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Laggan Drey in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

The Laggan Drey, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

The Laggan Drey in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Laggan Drey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Laggan Drey start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Laggan Drey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Island View in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Island View, Cleggan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Island View self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Island View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Island View start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View


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

Riverside View in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Riverside View, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Riverside View self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Riverside View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside View start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Kamba Cottage in Kirriemuir, Angus, East Scotland

Kamba Cottage, Kirriemuir

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Kamba Cottage in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Kamba Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kamba Cottage start from £486 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kamba Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Luxury self catering

Foxglove Cottage in Harome, North Yorkshire, North East England

Foxglove Cottage, Harome

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Harome, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ty Capel in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Poppy Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Poppy Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Poppy Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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