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

5 Farm Row in Beeford, East Yorkshire, North East England

5 Farm Row, Beeford

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

5 Farm Row self catering accommodation in Beeford, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 5 Farm Row start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Farm Row


Sleeps 6

River House in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

River House, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

River House self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River House start from £769 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tryfan Cottage in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tryfan Cottage, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tryfan Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tryfan Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tryfan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Gilwern, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Coach House, Gilwern

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Gilwern, Monmouthshire 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. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

Lundy View Cottage in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

Lundy View Cottage, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lundy View Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lundy View Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lundy View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bryn Hyfryd Bach in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bryn Hyfryd Bach start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

St Annes in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Annes, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Annes self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Annes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Annes start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Annes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pine Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pine Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pine Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pine Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Domecilia in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Domecilia, Cosheston

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Domecilia self catering accommodation in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire sleeps 21. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Domecilia start from £893 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Domecilia


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Bryn Goleu in Llanbedrgoch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bryn Goleu, Llanbedrgoch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bryn Goleu self catering accommodation in Llanbedrgoch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bryn Goleu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Goleu start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Goleu


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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