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

Chapel Close in Santon Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Chapel Close, Santon Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Chapel Close self catering accommodation in Santon Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Chapel Close start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Close


Sleeps 8 Garden

East Turret in Comrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

East Turret, Comrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

East Turret self catering accommodation in Comrie, Perthshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at East Turret start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Turret


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cilfach in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

Cilfach, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cilfach in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cilfach start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cilfach


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

South Byre in Hamsterley, County Durham, North East England

South Byre, Hamsterley

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

South Byre self catering accommodation in Hamsterley, County Durham sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at South Byre start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Barn in Burton Fleming, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Barn, Burton Fleming

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Burton Fleming, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


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

Byrdir Cottage in Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales

Byrdir Cottage, Rhayader

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Byrdir Cottage self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Byrdir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Byrdir Cottage start from £429 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byrdir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodberry Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn Tyfod in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Tyfod, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Tyfod in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tyddyn Tyfod start from £473 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Tyfod


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lucky Cottage in Foxt, Staffordshire, Central England

Lucky Cottage, Foxt

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Lucky Cottage self catering accommodation in Foxt, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lucky Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lucky Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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