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

Serenity in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Serenity, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Serenity self catering accommodation in Embleton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Serenity start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serenity


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pwll Cottage in Amroth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Pwll Cottage, Amroth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Pwll Cottage self catering accommodation in Amroth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pwll Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pwll Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pwll Cottage


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

Brewsterfield Lodge House in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brewsterfield Lodge House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge House


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

Avondale Cottage in Tomintoul, Morayshire, East Scotland

Avondale Cottage, Tomintoul

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Avondale Cottage self catering accommodation in Tomintoul, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Avondale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avondale Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avondale Cottage


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

Fern Cottage in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fern Cottage, Kettlewell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fern Cottage self catering accommodation in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fern Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fern Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Cottage


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

Poppy Lodge in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, South West England

Poppy Lodge, Cotswold Water Park

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Poppy Lodge self catering accommodation in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Poppy Lodge start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Stabal Cottage in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Stabal Cottage, Dolgellau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Stabal Cottage in North Wales 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. Prices at Stabal Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stabal Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Greystones in Milnthorpe, Cumbria, North West England

Greystones, Milnthorpe

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Greystones self catering accommodation in Milnthorpe, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Greystones start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bodalaw in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bodalaw, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bodalaw self catering accommodation in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bodalaw start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bodalaw


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cefn Farm Cottage in Caergeiliog, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cefn Farm Cottage, Caergeiliog

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cefn Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Caergeiliog, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Cefn Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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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