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

Tawelfryn Cottage in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage, Llanelltyd

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Tawelfryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanelltyd, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tawelfryn Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawelfryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hafod-y-Morfa in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hafod-y-Morfa, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hafod-y-Morfa self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Hafod-y-Morfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hafod-y-Morfa start from £381 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hafod-y-Morfa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Hayloft in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

The Coach House, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stoneleigh in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Stoneleigh, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Stoneleigh self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneleigh start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneleigh


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Lodge in Orleton, Herefordshire, West England

The Lodge, Orleton

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Lodge self catering accommodation in Orleton, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Lodge start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Starbotton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Dairy, Starbotton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Starbotton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Power House in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Power House, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Power House self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 17. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. The Power House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Power House start from £449 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Power House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Barn Cottage in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Barn Cottage, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Barn Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


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

Beach Road Chalet in Scratby, Norfolk, East England

Beach Road Chalet, Scratby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Beach Road Chalet self catering accommodation in Scratby, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Beach Road Chalet start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Road Chalet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool 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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