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

Tawelfan in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tawelfan, Dolgellau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tawelfan self catering accommodation in Dolgellau, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tawelfan start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawelfan


Sleeps 8 Garden

The Ticket Office in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Ticket Office, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Ticket Office self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Ticket Office does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ticket Office start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ticket Office


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Fellgate Farm in Helton, Cumbria, North West England

Fellgate Farm, Helton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fellgate Farm self catering accommodation in Helton, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fellgate Farm start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fellgate Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lynch Cottage in Dottery, Dorset, South West England

Lynch Cottage, Dottery

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Lynch Cottage self catering accommodation in Dottery, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lynch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lynch Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lynch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Mill in Talybont, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Old Mill, Talybont

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Old Mill self catering accommodation in Talybont, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Mill start from £609 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Mill


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Moorview in Moorsholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

Moorview, Moorsholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Moorview self catering accommodation in Moorsholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moorview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moorview start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moorview


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wharf Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wharf Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wharf Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Wharf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharf Cottage start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharf Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pant Glas Cottage in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Pant Glas Cottage, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Pant Glas Cottage self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pant Glas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant Glas Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Glas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Daffodil Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Daffodil Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 Beach Terrace in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

1 Beach Terrace, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

1 Beach Terrace 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 . It also has Internet access. 1 Beach Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Beach Terrace start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Beach Terrace


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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