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

Moyasta House in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Moyasta House, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Moyasta House self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Moyasta House start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Maple Craggs in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Maple Craggs, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Maple Craggs self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maple Craggs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maple Craggs start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maple Craggs


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heather Croft in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Heather Croft, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Heather Croft self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Heather Croft start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Croft


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rhiwlas Cottage in Llanwddyn, Powys, Mid Wales

Rhiwlas Cottage, Llanwddyn

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Rhiwlas Cottage in Mid 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 . Prices at Rhiwlas Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhiwlas Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Willow Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall 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. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seascape in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Seascape, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Seascape self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seascape start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ddol Helyg Barn in Llanrug, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ddol Helyg Barn, Llanrug

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ddol Helyg Barn self catering accommodation in Llanrug, Gwynedd sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ddol Helyg Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ddol Helyg Barn start from £579 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ddol Helyg Barn


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

The Cart Barn in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

The Cart Barn, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

The Cart Barn self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cart Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cart Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Barn


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

Tyddyn Tyfod in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Tyfod, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Tyfod in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tyddyn Tyfod start from £473 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Tyfod


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Coach House, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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