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

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno, Trimsaran

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwrt-Y-Cadno start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwrt-Y-Cadno


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Carraig View in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Carraig View, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Carraig View self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig View start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Helm Kent in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Helm Kent, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Helm Kent in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Helm Kent start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helm Kent


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Greycroft in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Greycroft, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Greycroft self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Greycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greycroft start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greycroft


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Thalassa in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Thalassa, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Thalassa self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Thalassa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thalassa start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thalassa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Balkcote in Romaldkirk, County Durham, North East England

Balkcote, Romaldkirk

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Balkcote in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Balkcote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Balkcote start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balkcote


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Ty Twt in Llywernog, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Ty Twt, Llywernog

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Llywernog, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ty Twt start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stable Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Hovingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Belfry Lodge in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire, East England

Belfry Lodge, Thorpe-On-The-Hill

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Belfry Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Belfry Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belfry Lodge start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belfry Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Nanas House in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Nanas House, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Nanas House self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nanas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nanas House start from £178 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nanas House


Sleeps 4 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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