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

Newlands in Archiestown, Morayshire, East Scotland

Newlands, Archiestown

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Newlands self catering accommodation in Archiestown, Morayshire 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. Newlands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newlands start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newlands


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cowslip Cottage in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cowslip Cottage, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cowslip Cottage self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cowslip Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cowslip Cottage start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowslip Cottage


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

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hendre Aled Cottage 3 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Cottage 3 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Cottage 3


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Bothy in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

The Bothy, Blairgowrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

The Bothy in Central Scotland 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 Open Fire/woodburner . The Bothy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bothy start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Blackberry Lane in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

Blackberry Lane, Quin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Blackberry Lane self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Blackberry Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackberry Lane start from £175 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Lane


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Even Tide in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Even Tide, Schull

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Even Tide self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Even Tide start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Even Tide


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Suidhe Cottage in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Suidhe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suidhe Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suidhe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Rhos in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Rhos, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Rhos self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rhos start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Milton, Cumbria, North West England

The Byre, Milton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Milton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


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

The Coastal Lodge in St Teath, Cornwall, South West England

The Coastal Lodge, St Teath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coastal Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coastal Lodge start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coastal Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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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