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

Birch Cottage in Crathie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Birch Cottage, Crathie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Crathie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £559 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


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

Y Bwthyn in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Y Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Violet Cottage in Feltwell, Norfolk, East England

Violet Cottage, Feltwell

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Violet Cottage self catering accommodation in Feltwell, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Violet Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Violet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Watermill in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, Central England

The Watermill, Tickhill

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

The Watermill self catering accommodation in Tickhill, South Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Watermill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Watermill start from £600 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watermill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Cranagher House in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Cranagher House, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cranagher House self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cranagher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cranagher House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranagher House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyn Lon in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn Lon, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn Lon self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tyn Lon start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Lon


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Beudy in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Beudy, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Beudy in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Beudy start from £384 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 Bryn Derwen Terrace in Tal-Y-Bont, Conwy, North Wales

1 Bryn Derwen Terrace, Tal-Y-Bont

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

1 Bryn Derwen Terrace self catering accommodation in Tal-Y-Bont, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Bryn Derwen Terrace start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Bryn Derwen Terrace


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse in Grenagh, County Cork, Ireland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse, Grenagh

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Grenagh, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy Bridge Farmhouse start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Tyn Y Mynydd in Penmachno, Conwy, North Wales

3 Tyn Y Mynydd, Penmachno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

3 Tyn Y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Penmachno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 Tyn Y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Tyn Y Mynydd start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Tyn Y Mynydd


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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