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

Intake Cottage in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

Intake Cottage, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Intake Cottage self catering accommodation in Low Row, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Intake Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Intake Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brocksopp Cottage in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Brocksopp Cottage, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Brocksopp Cottage in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brocksopp Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brocksopp Cottage start from £599 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brocksopp Cottage


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

Fuchsia House in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Fuchsia House, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Fuchsia House self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Llety Nest in Brithdir, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llety Nest, Brithdir

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llety Nest self catering accommodation in Brithdir, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llety Nest start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llety Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pen-y-Coed in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pen-y-Coed, Malltraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pen-y-Coed self catering accommodation in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pen-y-Coed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen-y-Coed start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Coed


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Fincraigs Farm Cottage in Newport on Tay, Fife, Central Scotland

Fincraigs Farm Cottage, Newport on Tay

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Fincraigs Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Newport on Tay, Fife sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fincraigs Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fincraigs Farm Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fincraigs Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Holly Cottage in Lower Wood, Shropshire, West England

Holly Cottage, Lower Wood

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Wood, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


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

Thalassa in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Thalassa, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Thalassa self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Thalassa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thalassa start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thalassa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Laurel Bank Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Laurel Bank Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Laurel Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Laurel Bank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Bank Cottage start from £577 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Bank Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Gegin Foch in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Gegin Foch, Llanaelhaearn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Gegin Foch self catering accommodation in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Y Gegin Foch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Gegin Foch start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Gegin Foch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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