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

Sunny Gardens in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

Sunny Gardens, Weymouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Sunny Gardens self catering accommodation in Weymouth, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunny Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunny Gardens start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Gardens


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Queens Cottage in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Queens Cottage, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Queens Cottage self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Queens Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Queens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lock and Key Cottage in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Lock and Key Cottage, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Lock and Key Cottage self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lock and Key Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lock and Key Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lock and Key Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Riverbank Farm in Gort, County Galway, Ireland West

Riverbank Farm, Gort

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Riverbank Farm self catering accommodation in Gort, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Riverbank Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverbank Farm start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverbank Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Isaf Penrhyddion in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ty Isaf Penrhyddion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Isaf Penrhyddion start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Isaf Penrhyddion


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Hirnant in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hirnant, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hirnant self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hirnant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hirnant start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hirnant


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Carreg Rhys in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Carreg Rhys, Malltraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Carreg Rhys self catering accommodation in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Carreg Rhys does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg Rhys start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg Rhys


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

No 16 Lakelands in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

No 16 Lakelands, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

No 16 Lakelands self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 16 Lakelands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 16 Lakelands start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 16 Lakelands


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Coxhoe, County Durham, North East England

The Byre, Coxhoe

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Coxhoe, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bluebell Cottage in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

Bluebell Cottage, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll 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 . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden 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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