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

Delfod Cottage in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Delfod Cottage, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Delfod Cottage self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Delfod Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delfod Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delfod Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nanas House in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Nanas House, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Nanas House self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nanas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nanas House start from £178 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nanas House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Golden, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Honeysuckle Cottage, Golden

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Golden, County Tipperary sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


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

Halfpenny Cottage in Harrowbarrow, Cornwall, South West England

Halfpenny Cottage, Harrowbarrow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Halfpenny Cottage self catering accommodation in Harrowbarrow, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Halfpenny Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halfpenny Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Uplands in Over Compton, Dorset, South West England

Uplands, Over Compton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Uplands in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Uplands start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Uplands


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Barn at Daldorch in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch, Mauchline

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch self catering accommodation in Mauchline, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Barn at Daldorch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn at Daldorch start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Daldorch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Varteg Cottage in New Quay Wales, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Varteg Cottage, New Quay Wales

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Varteg Cottage self catering accommodation in New Quay Wales, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Varteg Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Varteg Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Varteg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gardeners Cottage in Wivelscombe, Somerset, South West England

Gardeners Cottage, Wivelscombe

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Wivelscombe, Somerset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £388 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pack Horse Stables in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Pack Horse Stables, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Pack Horse Stables self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pack Horse Stables start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pack Horse Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Cottage 1 in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cottage 1, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cottage 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage 1 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage 1


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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