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

Orbayu in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Orbayu, St Ishmaels

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Orbayu self catering accommodation in St Ishmaels, Pembrokeshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Orbayu does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orbayu start from £531 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orbayu


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

St Hildas Lodge in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Hildas Lodge, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Hildas Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . St Hildas Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Hildas Lodge start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Hildas Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Firs Lodge in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Firs Lodge, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Firs Lodge self catering accommodation in Narberth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Firs Lodge start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firs Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Pattys in Portmagee, County Kerry, Ireland South

Pattys, Portmagee

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Pattys self catering accommodation in Portmagee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pattys does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pattys start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pattys


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

Beachside in Sandbanks, Dorset, South West England

Beachside, Sandbanks

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Beachside self catering accommodation in Sandbanks, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beachside start from £559 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside


Sleeps 8 Garden

Homestone Farm in Campbeltown, Argyll, West Scotland

Homestone Farm, Campbeltown

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Homestone Farm self catering accommodation in Campbeltown, Argyll sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Homestone Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Homestone Farm start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestone Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Granary in Wormelow, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Granary, Wormelow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Granary self catering accommodation in Wormelow, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Granary start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Granary


Sleeps 2 Garden

Trotternish Cottage in Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Trotternish Cottage, Uig

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Trotternish Cottage self catering accommodation in Uig, Isle of Skye sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Trotternish Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trotternish Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trotternish Cottage


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

1A Kylerhea in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

1A Kylerhea, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

1A Kylerhea self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1A Kylerhea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1A Kylerhea start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1A Kylerhea


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

The Garden Flat in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Garden Flat, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Garden Flat self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Garden Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Garden Flat start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Flat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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