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

Maes-y-Ffynnon in Cenarth, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Cenarth

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Maes-y-Ffynnon self catering accommodation in Cenarth, Carmarthenshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Maes-y-Ffynnon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes-y-Ffynnon start from £437 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes-y-Ffynnon


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Number 9 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 9 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 9 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 9 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 9 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 9 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mount Brandon Cottage in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mount Brandon Cottage, Cloghane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mount Brandon Cottage self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mount Brandon Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mount Brandon Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Gwydyr in Dolgarrog, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Gwydyr, Dolgarrog

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Gwydyr self catering accommodation in Dolgarrog, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ty Gwydyr start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Gwydyr


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Beach View in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Beach View, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Beach View self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beach View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hayloft Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Hayloft Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

No 1 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 1 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 1 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 1 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 Carrick Cottages start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Carrick Cottages


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

Clone Steading in Palnackie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Clone Steading, Palnackie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Clone Steading self catering accommodation in Palnackie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Clone Steading start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clone Steading


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

The Barn, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Barn self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Stable in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Stable, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Whitland, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Stable start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool 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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