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

The Barn in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Barn, Staffin

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Barn self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Herons Reach in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Herons Reach, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Herons Reach in North East England 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 . Herons Reach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Herons Reach start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons Reach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Island View in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Island View, Cleggan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Island View self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Island View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Island View start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View


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

The Roost in Clifford Chambers, Warwickshire, Central England

The Roost, Clifford Chambers

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Roost self catering accommodation in Clifford Chambers, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Roost start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Roost


Sleeps 4 Garden

Farmhouse in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy 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. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


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

The Byre in Bronington, Shropshire, West England

The Byre, Bronington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Bronington, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Halfen Granary in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

Halfen Granary, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Halfen Granary self catering accommodation in Llanfyllin, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Halfen Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Halfen Granary start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halfen Granary


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cheviot View in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Cheviot View, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cheviot View self catering accommodation in Chatton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cheviot View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cheviot View start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cheviot View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ribble Valley Cottage in Ribchester, Lancashire, North West England

Ribble Valley Cottage, Ribchester

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Ribble Valley Cottage self catering accommodation in Ribchester, Lancashire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ribble Valley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ribble Valley Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ribble Valley Cottage


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

Tyn Llwyn in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

Tyn Llwyn, Pencoed

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

Tyn Llwyn self catering accommodation in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tyn Llwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llwyn start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llwyn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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