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

Riechip in Dunkeld, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Riechip, Dunkeld

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Riechip self catering accommodation in Dunkeld, Perthshire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Riechip does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riechip start from £658 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riechip


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brambles in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Brambles, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brambles self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Oke Apple Cottage in Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, South West England

Oke Apple Cottage, Okeford Fitzpaine

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Oke Apple Cottage self catering accommodation in Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Oke Apple Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oke Apple Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oke Apple Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Mell Fell View in Penruddock, Cumbria, North West England

Mell Fell View, Penruddock

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mell Fell View self catering accommodation in Penruddock, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mell Fell View start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mell Fell View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Snowdrop Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Snowdrop Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Snowdrop Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pensyflog Farm in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pensyflog Farm, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pensyflog Farm self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pensyflog Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pensyflog Farm start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pensyflog Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nethergill Hay Mew in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire, North East England

Nethergill Hay Mew, Oughtershaw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Nethergill Hay Mew self catering accommodation in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire 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. Nethergill Hay Mew does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nethergill Hay Mew start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nethergill Hay Mew


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

Tara House in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Tara House, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Tara House self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tara House start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pheasants Lodge in Thorn, Powys, South Wales

Pheasants Lodge, Thorn

Breaks in PowysSouth Wales

Pheasants Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorn, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pheasants Lodge start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasants Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Courhoor Lake Cottage in Claddaghduff, County Galway, Ireland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage, Claddaghduff

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage self catering accommodation in Claddaghduff, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Courhoor Lake Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courhoor Lake Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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