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

Darren House in Heol-Y-Cyw, Mid-Glamorgan, South Wales

Darren House, Heol-Y-Cyw

Breaks in Mid-GlamorganSouth Wales

Darren House self catering accommodation in Heol-Y-Cyw, Mid-Glamorgan sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Darren House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Darren House start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darren House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Stable Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Derrybeg Apartment in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Derrybeg Apartment, Derrybeg

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Derrybeg Apartment self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Derrybeg Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrybeg Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Riverside in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

Riverside, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Riverside self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Riverside start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Stable in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Stable, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Whitland, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Stable start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

The Shippon in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Shippon, Newton-le-Willows

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Shippon in North East England 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 . Prices at The Shippon start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippon


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Old Mill Cottage in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Mill Cottage, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Mill Cottage in North East England has a 4 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Old Mill Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 Bryn Tirion in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Bryn Tirion, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Bryn Tirion self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Bryn Tirion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bryn Tirion start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bryn Tirion


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

The Loft in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Loft, Annan

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Loft in South West Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Games room

Ty Capel in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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