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

The Olive Loft in Croy, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

The Olive Loft, Croy

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

The Olive Loft self catering accommodation in Croy, Lanarkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Olive Loft start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olive Loft


Sleeps 4

Johnnys Cottage in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Johnnys Cottage, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Johnnys Cottage self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnys Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rockpool in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Rockpool, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Rockpool self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rockpool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockpool start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockpool


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Stable in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stable, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stable in Mid 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. The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Can-yr-Afon in Cwmtwrch, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Can-yr-Afon, Cwmtwrch

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Can-yr-Afon self catering accommodation in Cwmtwrch, West Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Can-yr-Afon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Can-yr-Afon start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Can-yr-Afon


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tig Nell in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tig Nell, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old School House in Letterfearn, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Old School House, Letterfearn

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Old School House self catering accommodation in Letterfearn, Ross-shire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old School House start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Broad Hythe Cottage in Findochty, Morayshire, East Scotland

Broad Hythe Cottage, Findochty

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Broad Hythe Cottage self catering accommodation in Findochty, Morayshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Broad Hythe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broad Hythe Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad Hythe Cottage


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

Dairy Apartment 2 in Tatton Park, Cheshire, North West England

Dairy Apartment 2, Tatton Park

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Dairy Apartment 2 in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dairy Apartment 2 start from £356 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Apartment 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

McCarthys Farmhouse in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

McCarthys Farmhouse, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

McCarthys Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at McCarthys Farmhouse start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about McCarthys Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more 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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