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

Tyn Llan in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys, Mid Wales

Tyn Llan, Sarn Meyllteyrn

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Tyn Llan self catering accommodation in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Tyn Llan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llan start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

1 Whitfield Brow in Frosterley, County Durham, North East England

1 Whitfield Brow, Frosterley

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

1 Whitfield Brow self catering accommodation in Frosterley, County Durham sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 1 Whitfield Brow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Whitfield Brow start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Whitfield Brow


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Ard na Mara in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ard na Mara, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ard na Mara self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ard na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ard na Mara start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard na Mara


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Padges Cottage in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Padges Cottage, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Padges Cottage self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Padges Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Padges Cottage start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Padges Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Eynons Cottage in Roch, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Eynons Cottage, Roch

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Eynons Cottage in South 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 . It also has Internet access. Eynons Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eynons Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eynons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Thatch in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

The Thatch, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Thatch self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatch start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dessies Cottage in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland South

Dessies Cottage, Macroom

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Dessies Cottage self catering accommodation in Macroom, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dessies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dessies Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dessies Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Knayton House Cottage in Knayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Knayton House Cottage, Knayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Knayton House Cottage in North East England 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 . Prices at Knayton House Cottage start from £419 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knayton House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Standing Stones Cottage in Kirksanton, Cumbria, North West England

Standing Stones Cottage, Kirksanton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Standing Stones Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirksanton, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Standing Stones Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standing Stones Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Y Bwythyn in Tregynon, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Bwythyn, Tregynon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Bwythyn in Mid 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 . It also has Internet access. Y Bwythyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwythyn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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