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

77/78 Aird in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

77/78 Aird, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

77/78 Aird self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 77/78 Aird start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 77/78 Aird


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Capel Dolhendre in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Capel Dolhendre, Llanuwchllyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Capel Dolhendre self catering accommodation in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Capel Dolhendre start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Capel Dolhendre


Sleeps 4 Garden

High Park Barn in Uffculme, Devon, South West England

High Park Barn, Uffculme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

High Park Barn self catering accommodation in Uffculme, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . High Park Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High Park Barn start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Park Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Casatara 1 in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Casatara 1, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Casatara 1 self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Casatara 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Casatara 1 start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Casatara 1


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Shack in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

The Shack, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Shack self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Shack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shack start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shack


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Carthys Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Carthys Cottage, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Carthys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carthys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carthys Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carthys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 16 in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Number 16, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Number 16 self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Number 16 start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 16


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Nook in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Nook, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Nook self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd 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. The Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nook start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook


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

Ralston Cottage in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Ralston Cottage, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Ralston Cottage self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ralston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ralston Cottage start from £342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ralston Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Old School in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Old School, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Old School self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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