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

Ryehill Farm Cottage in Thropton, Northumberland, North East England

Ryehill Farm Cottage, Thropton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ryehill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Thropton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ryehill Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ryehill Farm Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryehill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Winifreds in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

St Winifreds, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

St Winifreds self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. St Winifreds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Winifreds start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Winifreds


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pen-y-Fron in Llanrwst, Conwy, North Wales

Pen-y-Fron, Llanrwst

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pen-y-Fron self catering accommodation in Llanrwst, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pen-y-Fron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen-y-Fron start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Fron


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gortwood Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gortwood Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gortwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortwood Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortwood Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cra-na-ge in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Cra-na-ge, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cra-na-ge in North East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cra-na-ge start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cra-na-ge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fairacre in Llangennith, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Fairacre, Llangennith

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Fairacre self catering accommodation in Llangennith, West Glamorgan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fairacre start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairacre


Sleeps 6 Garden

The House Above in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The House Above, Foxford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The House Above self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The House Above start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The House Above


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallow Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire 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. Swallow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


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

Kittys in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, North West England

Kittys, Marple Bridge

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Kittys self catering accommodation in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kittys start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittys


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Penllwyn in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penllwyn, Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penllwyn self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Penllwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penllwyn start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penllwyn


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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