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

Grooms Cottage in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Grooms Cottage, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Grooms Cottage self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Grooms Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grooms Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Glan Nug in Rhydlydan, Conwy, North Wales

Glan Nug, Rhydlydan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Glan Nug self catering accommodation in Rhydlydan, Conwy sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Glan Nug does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glan Nug start from £525 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glan Nug


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lily Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lily Cottage, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock Cottage in Amroth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Rock Cottage, Amroth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Rock Cottage self catering accommodation in Amroth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rock Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lily Cottage in Killin, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Lily Cottage, Killin

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Killin, Perthshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Puffin Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Puffin Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Puffin Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puffin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Deer Croft Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Deer Croft Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Deer Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Deer Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Deer Croft Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Deer Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Garden Flat in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Garden Flat, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Garden Flat self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Garden Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Garden Flat start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Flat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse in Grenagh, County Cork, Ireland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse, Grenagh

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Grenagh, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy Bridge Farmhouse start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Orangery in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Orangery, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Orangery start from £555 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 6 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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