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

Lough Conn View in Pontoon, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lough Conn View, Pontoon

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lough Conn View self catering accommodation in Pontoon, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lough Conn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Conn View start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Conn View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic Star 2 in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Atlantic Star 2, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Atlantic Star 2 self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Atlantic Star 2 start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Star 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Stable in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Old Stable, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Old Stable self catering accommodation in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stable start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Pinecote in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Pinecote, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Pinecote self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pinecote start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pinecote


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Cherry Tree Cottages in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 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 3 Cherry Tree Cottages start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Cherry Tree Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lakeview Yurt in Beckford, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lakeview Yurt, Beckford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lakeview Yurt self catering accommodation in Beckford, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lakeview Yurt start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview Yurt


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Harber Scar in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harber Scar, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harber Scar self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Harber Scar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harber Scar start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harber Scar


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Contention Barn in Penhallow, Cornwall, South West England

Contention Barn, Penhallow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Contention Barn self catering accommodation in Penhallow, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Contention Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Contention Barn start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Contention Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Cottage in Kilham, North York Moors and Coast, North East England

The Cottage, Kilham

Breaks in North York Moors and CoastNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilham, North York Moors and Coast sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Farmhouse in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Farmhouse, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £396 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 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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