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

Cefn-Yr-Efail in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn-Yr-Efail, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn-Yr-Efail self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cefn-Yr-Efail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn-Yr-Efail start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn-Yr-Efail


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Penlan in Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penlan, Beddgelert

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penlan self catering accommodation in Beddgelert, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Penlan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penlan start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penlan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bwthyn Bach in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Bach, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bach in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Bach start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

5 Glor na Farraige in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

5 Glor na Farraige, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

5 Glor na Farraige self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Glor na Farraige start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Glor na Farraige


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tigh na Creag in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tigh na Creag start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh na Creag


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

18/19 Titterstone Cottages in Bedlam, Shropshire, West England

18/19 Titterstone Cottages, Bedlam

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

18/19 Titterstone Cottages self catering accommodation in Bedlam, Shropshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 18/19 Titterstone Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 18/19 Titterstone Cottages start from £540 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 18/19 Titterstone Cottages


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

Sweeneys Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeneys Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeneys Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sweeneys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweeneys Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeneys Cottage


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

Tyn y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tyn y Mynydd start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn y Mynydd


Sleeps 8 Garden

Slieve League View 2 in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland North

Slieve League View 2, Carrick

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Slieve League View 2 self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Slieve League View 2 start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve League View 2


Sleeps 4

Bwythyn-y-Wennol in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwythyn-y-Wennol, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwythyn-y-Wennol self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwythyn-y-Wennol start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwythyn-y-Wennol


Sleeps 4 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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