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

Y Beudy in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

Y Beudy, Pencoed

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

Y Beudy in South Wales 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 . Y Beudy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Beudy start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Stone Bay Apartment in Broadstairs, Kent, South East England

Stone Bay Apartment, Broadstairs

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Stone Bay Apartment self catering accommodation in Broadstairs, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stone Bay Apartment start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Bay Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Grimes Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grimes Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grimes Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grimes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grimes Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grimes Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sutton Cottage in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland South

Sutton Cottage, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Sutton Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sutton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sutton Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pant-y-Bugail Apartment in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pant-y-Bugail Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant-y-Bugail Apartment start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant-y-Bugail Apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Rathnure Cottage in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rathnure Cottage, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rathnure Cottage self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rathnure Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathnure Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathnure Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Overleigh Cottage in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Overleigh Cottage, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Overleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Overleigh Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Overleigh Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lyndhurst Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Lyndhurst Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lyndhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lyndhurst Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyndhurst Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hill Top Cottage in Welbourn, Lincolnshire, East England

Hill Top Cottage, Welbourn

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Hill Top Cottage self catering accommodation in Welbourn, Lincolnshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hill Top Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Top Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Yr Hen Llaethdy in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Yr Hen Llaethdy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Llaethdy start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Llaethdy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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