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 Schoolhouse Brewhouse in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Schoolhouse Brewhouse start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Schoolhouse Brewhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

5 Havens End in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Havens End, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Havens End self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Havens End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Havens End start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Havens End


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seabreak in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Seabreak, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Seabreak self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Seabreak does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seabreak start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seabreak


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Church Cottage in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Church Cottage, Northrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Cottage self catering accommodation in Northrepps, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Church Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Arwel in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Arwel, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arwel self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Arwel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arwel start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arwel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Turpin in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Turpin, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Turpin in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Turpin start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turpin


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Saddlers Cottage in Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Saddlers Cottage, Clunderwen

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Saddlers Cottage self catering accommodation in Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Saddlers Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saddlers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kilmurry Heights in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilmurry Heights, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilmurry Heights self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilmurry Heights start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmurry Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

West End Lodge in Briston, Norfolk, East England

West End Lodge, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

West End Lodge self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . West End Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West End Lodge start from £501 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

South Crescent Cottage in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

South Crescent Cottage, Wigtown

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

South Crescent Cottage self catering accommodation in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . South Crescent Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Crescent Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Crescent Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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