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

Lime Tree Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Lime Tree Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lime Tree Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lime Tree Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Llety Nest in Brithdir, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llety Nest, Brithdir

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llety Nest self catering accommodation in Brithdir, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llety Nest start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llety Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Seashore House in Llanfaethlu, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seashore House, Llanfaethlu

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seashore House self catering accommodation in Llanfaethlu, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Seashore House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seashore House start from £589 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashore House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Oxen Cottage in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, South West England

Oxen Cottage, Upper Seagry

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Oxen Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oxen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oxen Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oxen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pensyflog Farm in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pensyflog Farm, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pensyflog Farm self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pensyflog Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pensyflog Farm start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pensyflog Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Lakeside Yurt in Beckford, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lakeside Yurt, Beckford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lakeside Yurt self catering accommodation in Beckford, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Lakeside Yurt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lakeside Yurt start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lakeside Yurt


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Millstone in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Millstone, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Millstone in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Millstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstone start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Barn in Withiel, Cornwall, South West England

The Barn, Withiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Withiel, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Barn start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Suidhe Cottage in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Suidhe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suidhe Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suidhe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

11 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 11 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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