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

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

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

Bay Tree Cottage in Thornford, Dorset, South West England

Bay Tree Cottage, Thornford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Bay Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornford, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bay Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


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

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Beech Cottage in Llansadwrn, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Copper Beech Cottage, Llansadwrn

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Copper Beech Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Copper Beech Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Glory Cottage in Kells, County Meath, Ireland East

Glory Cottage, Kells

Breaks in County MeathIreland East

Glory Cottage self catering accommodation in Kells, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 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 . Prices at Glory Cottage start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glory Cottage


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

Maryville in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Maryville, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Maryville in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maryville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maryville start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maryville


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Shepherds Retreat in Leighton, Shropshire, West England

Shepherds Retreat, Leighton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Shepherds Retreat self catering accommodation in Leighton, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shepherds Retreat start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Vine Cottage in Halesworth, Suffolk, East England

Vine Cottage, Halesworth

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Vine Cottage self catering accommodation in Halesworth, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Vine Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Gortna Gloss in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland South

Gortna Gloss, Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale

Breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Gortna Gloss self catering accommodation in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortna Gloss start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortna Gloss


Sleeps 6 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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