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

Cooks Green Cottage in Lower Apperley, Gloucestershire, South West England

Cooks Green Cottage, Lower Apperley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Cooks Green Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Apperley, Gloucestershire 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. Cooks Green Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cooks Green Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cooks Green Cottage


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

Caskieben Cottage No2 in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2 self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caskieben Cottage No2 start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caskieben Cottage No2


Sleeps 6 Garden

Ocean View in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean View, Adrigole

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Frankies Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Frankies Cottage, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Frankies Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Frankies Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frankies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Saltee Cottage in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Saltee Cottage, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Saltee Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Saltee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltee Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Henton, Somerset, South West England

The Coach House, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sycamore Cottage in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Sycamore Cottage, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Sycamore Cottage self catering accommodation in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sycamore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Trefriw Cottage in Trefriw, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trefriw Cottage, Trefriw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trefriw Cottage self catering accommodation in Trefriw, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Trefriw Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trefriw Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trefriw Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Log Cabin in Sheldon, Devon, South West England

The Log Cabin, Sheldon

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Sheldon, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Log Cabin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Log Cabin start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Log Cabin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyn Y Coed Cottage in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyn Y Coed Cottage, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyn Y Coed Cottage self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tyn Y Coed Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Y Coed Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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