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

3 Railway Cottages in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

3 Railway Cottages, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

3 Railway Cottages self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 Railway Cottages start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Railway Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Port View Terrace in Landrake, Cornwall, South West England

2 Port View Terrace, Landrake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 Port View Terrace self catering accommodation in Landrake, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Port View Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Port View Terrace start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Port View Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Gateside Farm Cottage in Fossoway, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Gateside Farm Cottage, Fossoway

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Gateside Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Fossoway, Perthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gateside Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gateside Farm Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateside Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Church Farm Barn in Halford, Shropshire, West England

1 Church Farm Barn, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

1 Church Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Church Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Church Farm Barn start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Church Farm Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fuchsia House in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Fuchsia House, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Fuchsia House self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eadan in Cornamona, County Galway, Ireland West

Eadan, Cornamona

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Eadan self catering accommodation in Cornamona, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eadan start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eadan


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Osprey in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Osprey, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Osprey self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Osprey start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osprey


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Crows Nest Cottage in Tynygongl, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Crows Nest Cottage, Tynygongl

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Crows Nest Cottage in North Wales has a 4 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 . Crows Nest Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crows Nest Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crows Nest Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ty Newydd Bach in Pentir, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Newydd Bach, Pentir

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Newydd Bach self catering accommodation in Pentir, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Newydd Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Newydd Bach start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Newydd Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lonnin Cottage in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Lonnin Cottage, Glassonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lonnin Cottage self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lonnin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lonnin Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lonnin Cottage


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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