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

Vrongoch Cottage in Llanbister, Powys, Mid Wales

Vrongoch Cottage, Llanbister

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Vrongoch Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanbister, Powys sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Vrongoch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vrongoch Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vrongoch Cottage


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

West End Apartment in Glasgow, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

West End Apartment, Glasgow

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

West End Apartment self catering accommodation in Glasgow, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at West End Apartment start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Apartment


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Bull Pen in Charlton, Wiltshire, South West England

Bull Pen, Charlton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Charlton, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bull Pen start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Jet Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Jet Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Jet Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Jet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jet Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Dairy in Rhes-Y-Cae, Flintshire, North Wales

The Dairy, Rhes-Y-Cae

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Rhes-Y-Cae, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Plas Gwynfryn in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Plas Gwynfryn, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Plas Gwynfryn self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Plas Gwynfryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plas Gwynfryn start from £1315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plas Gwynfryn


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

Fern Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Fern Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Fern Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fern Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Beachgetaway in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Beachgetaway, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Beachgetaway self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Beachgetaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachgetaway start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachgetaway


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Mount Brandon Cottage in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mount Brandon Cottage, Cloghane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mount Brandon Cottage self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mount Brandon Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mount Brandon Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Dairy in Herne, Kent, South East England

The Old Dairy, Herne

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Herne, Kent sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Dairy start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 2 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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