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

Ty Bach in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ty Bach, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Ty Bach self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ty Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Bach start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

East Turret in Comrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

East Turret, Comrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

East Turret self catering accommodation in Comrie, Perthshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at East Turret start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Turret


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Church Farm Barn in Halford, Shropshire, West England

1 Church Farm Barn, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

1 Church Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Church Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Church Farm Barn start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Church Farm Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Samphire House in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Samphire House, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Samphire House self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk 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. Samphire House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire House start from £526 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


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

Darren House in Heol-Y-Cyw, Mid-Glamorgan, South Wales

Darren House, Heol-Y-Cyw

Breaks in Mid-GlamorganSouth Wales

Darren House self catering accommodation in Heol-Y-Cyw, Mid-Glamorgan sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Darren House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Darren House start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darren House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rothay in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

Rothay, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rothay in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rothay start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rothay


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Old Farmhouse in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Farmhouse, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Farmhouse in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Farmhouse start from £508 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Wayside Cottage in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, South West England

Wayside Cottage, Shepton Beauchamp

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverwalk House in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Riverwalk House, Castlemaine

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Riverwalk House self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Riverwalk House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverwalk House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

 

 

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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