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

Number 7 Gorteen in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 7 Gorteen, Annascaul

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 7 Gorteen self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Number 7 Gorteen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 7 Gorteen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pool House in Whitton, Shropshire, West England

Pool House, Whitton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Pool House self catering accommodation in Whitton, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Activities close by include fishing . Pool House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pool House start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pool House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Sandlings in Hollesley, Suffolk, East England

Sandlings, Hollesley

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sandlings self catering accommodation in Hollesley, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sandlings start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandlings


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tennant Cottage in Malham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tennant Cottage, Malham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tennant Cottage self catering accommodation in Malham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tennant Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tennant Cottage start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tennant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craig Tudor in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig Tudor, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig Tudor self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Craig Tudor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craig Tudor start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig Tudor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Greenway in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

Greenway, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Greenway self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Greenway start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenway


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Old Baptist Chapel in Penallt, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Old Baptist Chapel, Penallt

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Allihies Lodge in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Allihies Lodge, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Allihies Lodge self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Allihies Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Allihies Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pennylands Lodge in Broadway, Worcestershire, West England

Pennylands Lodge, Broadway

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Pennylands Lodge self catering accommodation in Broadway, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Pennylands Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennylands Lodge start from £403 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennylands Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty-Doli in Llangattock, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty-Doli, Llangattock

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty-Doli self catering accommodation in Llangattock, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty-Doli does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty-Doli start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty-Doli


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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Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

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