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

38 Morriscastle Village in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford, Ireland South

38 Morriscastle Village, Morriscastle Village

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

38 Morriscastle Village self catering accommodation in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 38 Morriscastle Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Morriscastle Village start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Morriscastle Village


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tryfan Cottage in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tryfan Cottage, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tryfan 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tryfan Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tryfan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Millennium Cottage in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Millennium Cottage, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Millennium Cottage self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland 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 Millennium Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millennium Cottage


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

Stable Cottage in Boldron , County Durham, North East England

Stable Cottage, Boldron

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Boldron , County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Yr Hen Llaethdy in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy in North Wales has a 5 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. Yr Hen Llaethdy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Llaethdy start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Llaethdy


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

Ducksfoot Barn in Pulham Market, Norfolk, East England

Ducksfoot Barn, Pulham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ducksfoot Barn self catering accommodation in Pulham Market, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Ducksfoot Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ducksfoot Barn start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ducksfoot Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Primrose Cottage in Henstridge, Somerset, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Henstridge

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Henstridge, Somerset sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Copse View in Hollow Meadows, Derbyshire, Central England

Copse View, Hollow Meadows

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Copse View self catering accommodation in Hollow Meadows, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Copse View start from £436 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copse View


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

High Moor Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

High Moor Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

High Moor Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria 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 High Moor Cottage start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Moor Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

25 Tyn y Maes in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

25 Tyn y Maes, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

25 Tyn y Maes self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 25 Tyn y Maes start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Tyn y Maes


Sleeps 6 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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