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

16 The Boathouse in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

16 The Boathouse, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

16 The Boathouse in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 16 The Boathouse start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 The Boathouse


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Pots & Pans in Greenfield, Greater Manchester, North West England

Pots & Pans, Greenfield

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Pots & Pans in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pots & Pans does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pots & Pans start from £468 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pots & Pans


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

The Holiday House in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Holiday House, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Holiday House self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Holiday House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Holiday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable 1 in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Stable 1, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Stable 1 in North Wales 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable 1 start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable 1


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Killeenleigh Cottage in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Killeenleigh Cottage, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Killeenleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Killeenleigh Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeenleigh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Randel in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Randel, Bassenthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Randel in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Randel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Randel start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randel


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Unicorn Cottage in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Unicorn Cottage, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Unicorn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Unicorn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unicorn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unicorn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Tranquillity in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

Tranquillity, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tranquillity self catering accommodation in Liskeard, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Tranquillity does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tranquillity start from £211 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tranquillity


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Cobble Garth in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cobble Garth, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cobble Garth self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cobble Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobble Garth start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobble Garth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sycamore Cottage in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sycamore Cottage, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sycamore Cottage self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sycamore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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