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

Inverallan House in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverallan House, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverallan House self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Inverallan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inverallan House start from £1795 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverallan House


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

Jamess Parlour in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Jamess Parlour, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Jamess Parlour self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Jamess Parlour start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jamess Parlour


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Viewfield in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Viewfield, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Viewfield self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Viewfield start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viewfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bluebell Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bluebell Cottage, Kilcummin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stud Farm Cottage in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

Stud Farm Cottage, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stud Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stud Farm Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stud Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brynich Villa in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Brynich Villa, Brecon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Brynich Villa self catering accommodation in Brecon, Powys sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brynich Villa start from £592 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynich Villa


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

24 River Valley in Ballyconnell, County Cavan, Ireland East

24 River Valley, Ballyconnell

Breaks in County CavanIreland East

24 River Valley self catering accommodation in Ballyconnell, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 24 River Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 24 River Valley start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 River Valley


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Fairweather Apartment in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Fairweather Apartment, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairweather Apartment self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairweather Apartment start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairweather Apartment


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

No 50 Valley Lodge in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

No 50 Valley Lodge, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 50 Valley Lodge self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . No 50 Valley Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 50 Valley Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 50 Valley Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly

Tyddyn Pant Glas in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Pant Glas, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Pant Glas self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyddyn Pant Glas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Pant Glas start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Pant Glas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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