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

The Wain House in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Wain House, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Wain House in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Wain House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wain House start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wain House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Edencrest Lodge in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Edencrest Lodge, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Edencrest Lodge self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Edencrest Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Edencrest Lodge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available 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

Sycamores Barn in Brighstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sycamores Barn, Brighstone

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sycamores Barn self catering accommodation in Brighstone, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sycamores Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamores Barn start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamores Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Old Forge in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Old Forge, Cleggan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Old Forge in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Forge start from £216 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Forge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Babell Cottage in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Babell Cottage, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Babell Cottage self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Babell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Babell Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Babell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Seascape in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Seascape, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Seascape self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seascape start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Finn House in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finn House, Castlegregory

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finn House self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finn House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finn House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finn House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Spinney Lodge in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Spinney Lodge in Borders Scotland 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 . It also has Internet access. The Spinney Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Spinney Lodge start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Castell Cottage in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Castell Cottage, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Castell Cottage self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Castell Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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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