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

Mellondale Bungalow in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Mellondale Bungalow, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Mellondale Bungalow self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mellondale Bungalow start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mellondale Bungalow


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pen-y-Bryn in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pen-y-Bryn, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pen-y-Bryn self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Pen-y-Bryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen-y-Bryn start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Bryn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

3 Tyn Y Mynydd in Penmachno, Conwy, North Wales

3 Tyn Y Mynydd, Penmachno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

3 Tyn Y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Penmachno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 Tyn Y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Tyn Y Mynydd start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Tyn Y Mynydd


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wren Cottage in Dearham, Cumbria, North West England

Wren Cottage, Dearham

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wren Cottage self catering accommodation in Dearham, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Wren Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wren Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Mountain View Cottage in Gortahork, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View Cottage, Gortahork

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View Cottage self catering accommodation in Gortahork, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Crop Vale Farm in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Crop Vale Farm, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Crop Vale Farm self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Crop Vale Farm start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crop Vale Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Greshornish Boathouse in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Greshornish Boathouse, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Greshornish Boathouse self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Greshornish Boathouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greshornish Boathouse start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greshornish Boathouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Tyn y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tyn y Mynydd start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn y Mynydd


Sleeps 8 Garden

2 Bay View in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

2 Bay View, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

2 Bay View self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Bay View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bay View start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bay View


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

The Old Manor House in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Old Manor House, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Old Manor House self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Manor House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Manor House start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Manor House


Sleeps 6 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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