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

Cefn Berain Uchaf in Llannefydd, Conwy, North Wales

Cefn Berain Uchaf, Llannefydd

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Cefn Berain Uchaf in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cefn Berain Uchaf start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Berain Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Plas Gwynfryn in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Plas Gwynfryn, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Plas Gwynfryn self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Plas Gwynfryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plas Gwynfryn start from £1315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plas Gwynfryn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Woodpecker Loft in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Woodpecker Loft, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Woodpecker Loft self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Woodpecker Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodpecker Loft start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodpecker Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

59 Valley Lodge in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

59 Valley Lodge, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

59 Valley Lodge self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . 59 Valley Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 59 Valley Lodge start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 59 Valley Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Woodlea in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodlea, Rosedale Abbey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodlea in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodlea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlea start from £372 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlea


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

San Therese in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

San Therese, New Quay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

San Therese self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at San Therese start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about San Therese


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Recroy in Nedd, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Recroy, Nedd

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Recroy self catering accommodation in Nedd, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Recroy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Recroy start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Recroy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Garna in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Garna, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Garna self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Garna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garna start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garna


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ash Pot Barn in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Ash Pot Barn, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ash Pot Barn self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash Pot Barn start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Pot Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hart Cottage in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hart Cottage, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hart Cottage self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Hart Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hart Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hart Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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