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

Pebble Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pebble Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pebble Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pebble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pebble Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pebble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

17 Bruach na Mara in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

17 Bruach na Mara, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

17 Bruach na Mara self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 17 Bruach na Mara start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Bruach na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Dairy in Saham Hills, Norfolk, East England

The Dairy, Saham Hills

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Saham Hills, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Bryn Teg Apartment in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Teg Apartment, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Teg Apartment self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Teg Apartment start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Teg Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden

5 Bellevue Crescent in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

5 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

5 Bellevue Crescent self catering accommodation in Edinburgh, Edinburgh sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 5 Bellevue Crescent start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Bellevue Crescent


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Clonbur Apartment in Clonbur, County Galway, Ireland West

Clonbur Apartment, Clonbur

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Clonbur Apartment self catering accommodation in Clonbur, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clonbur Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Power House in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Power House, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Power House self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 17. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. The Power House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Power House start from £449 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Power House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Talog Barn in Tregynon, Powys, Mid Wales

Talog Barn, Tregynon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Talog Barn in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Talog Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Talog Barn start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Talog Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hen Tyn Y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Tyn Y Mynydd start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Tyn Y Mynydd


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

Pant Fali in Aberdaron, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pant Fali, Aberdaron

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pant Fali self catering accommodation in Aberdaron, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pant Fali start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Fali


Sleeps 4 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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