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

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Salmon Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Salmon Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Salmon Cottage in Mid Wales 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Salmon Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salmon Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

The Stone Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Stone Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stone Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone Cottage


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

Gardeners Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Gardeners Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Gardeners Cottage in North East England 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fairholme in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Fairholme, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Fairholme self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fairholme start from £392 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairholme


Sleeps 6 Garden Games room

Yew Tree Cottage in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

Yew Tree Cottage, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Yew Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yew Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yew Tree Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pebble Drive Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Pebble Drive Cottage, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Pebble Drive Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pebble Drive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pebble Drive Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pebble Drive Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Violet Cottage in Feltwell, Norfolk, East England

Violet Cottage, Feltwell

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Violet Cottage self catering accommodation in Feltwell, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Violet Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Violet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gilliebank in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Gilliebank, Portsoy

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Gilliebank self catering accommodation in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gilliebank start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gilliebank


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Bwthyn in Ysbyty Ifan, Conwy, North Wales

Y Bwthyn, Ysbyty Ifan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Y Bwthyn in North Wales has a 5 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. Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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