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

Old Fishermans Cottage in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Old Fishermans Cottage, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Old Fishermans Cottage self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old Fishermans Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Fishermans Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Fishermans Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Brewhouse in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Brewhouse, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Brewhouse self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Brewhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Brewhouse start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brewhouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Bwthyn Bach in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Bach, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bach 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 . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Bach start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

17 Millgate in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

17 Millgate, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

17 Millgate self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 17 Millgate start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Millgate


Sleeps 4 Garden

8 Victoria Terrace in Trefriw, Gwynedd, North Wales

8 Victoria Terrace, Trefriw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

8 Victoria Terrace self catering accommodation in Trefriw, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 8 Victoria Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Victoria Terrace start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Victoria Terrace


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Castle Cove in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Castle Cove, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Castle Cove self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Castle Cove does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Cove start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Cove


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Number 5 in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Number 5, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Number 5 self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Number 5 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 5 start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 5


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wildflower Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wildflower Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wildflower Cottage self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wildflower Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wildflower Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wildflower Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Kates Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mary Kates Cottage, Narin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mary Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Kates Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hafan Haydn in Dyserth, Denbighshire, North Wales

Hafan Haydn, Dyserth

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Hafan Haydn 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hafan Haydn start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hafan Haydn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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