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

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

Seabreak in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Seabreak, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Seabreak self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Seabreak does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seabreak start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seabreak


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Old Cwm Barn in Mainstone, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cwm Barn, Mainstone

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cwm Barn self catering accommodation in Mainstone, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Old Cwm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cwm Barn start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cwm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Palamara in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Palamara, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Palamara in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Palamara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palamara start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palamara


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Old Powerhouse in Durham, County Durham, North East England

The Old Powerhouse, Durham

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Old Powerhouse in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Powerhouse start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Powerhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Lily Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Lily Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lily Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Games room

Bower House in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Bower House, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bower House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bower House start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bower House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pine Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pine Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pine Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pine Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mulberry Cottage in Duntish, Dorset, South West England

Mulberry Cottage, Duntish

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

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


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Byland Cottage in Preston Patrick, Cumbria, North West England

Byland Cottage, Preston Patrick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Byland Cottage self catering accommodation in Preston Patrick, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Byland Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Byland Cottage start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byland Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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