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

Sunnyside in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Sunnyside, Lilliesleaf

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Sunnyside self catering accommodation in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire 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. Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


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

Rhos in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Rhos, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Rhos self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd 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. Rhos does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rhos start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ty Mawr in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr, Llanuwchllyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr self catering accommodation in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ty Mawr start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rothay in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

Rothay, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rothay in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rothay start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rothay


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Todd Fall Farmhouse in Heighington , County Durham, North East England

Todd Fall Farmhouse, Heighington

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Todd Fall Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Heighington , County Durham sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Todd Fall Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Todd Fall Farmhouse start from £765 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Todd Fall Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Cobblers in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Cobblers, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Cobblers self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Cobblers start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cobblers


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bridge View Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Bridge View Cottage, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bridge View Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bridge View Cottage start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cart Shed in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Cart Shed, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Cart Shed self catering accommodation in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cart Shed start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Shed


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Bwthyn in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Snooks Cottage in Upwey, Dorset, South West England

Snooks Cottage, Upwey

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Snooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Upwey, Dorset 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. Snooks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snooks Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snooks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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