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

Didcott in Redruth, Cornwall, South-West-England

Didcott, Redruth

Breaks in CornwallSouth-West-England

Didcott self catering accommodation in Redruth, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Didcott does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Didcott start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Didcott


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Weaver’s Cottage in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Weaver’s Cottage, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Weaver’s Cottage self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Weaver’s Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weaver’s Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weaver’s Cottage


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

Min-Y-Don in Aberffraw, Gwynedd, North Wales

Min-Y-Don, Aberffraw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Min-Y-Don self catering accommodation in Aberffraw, Gwynedd 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. Min-Y-Don does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Min-Y-Don start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Min-Y-Don


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

Butterwick in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Butterwick, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Butterwick in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Butterwick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Butterwick start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterwick


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Y Beudy in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

Y Beudy, Pencoed

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

Y Beudy in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Beudy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Beudy start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Cottage in Tarvin, Cheshire, North West England

The Cottage, Tarvin

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Tarvin, Cheshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Tyn Lon Cottages in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

2 Tyn Lon Cottages, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

2 Tyn Lon Cottages self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Tyn Lon Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Tyn Lon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

Slioch in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Slioch, Staffin

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Slioch self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slioch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slioch start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slioch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Dowlod in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Dowlod, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Dowlod in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Dowlod start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Dowlod


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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