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

An Sruthán Sáile in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

An Sruthán Sáile, Ballycotton

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Sruthán Sáile self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Sruthán Sáile start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Sruthán Sáile


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Black Barn in Boldron , County Durham, North East England

Black Barn, Boldron

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Black Barn self catering accommodation in Boldron , County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Two Tweenways in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

Two Tweenways, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Two Tweenways self catering accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Two Tweenways start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Tweenways


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

River Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

River Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . River Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Street House Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Street House Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street House Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Street House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street House Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Penrhyn House in Cwm Penmachno, Conwy, North Wales

Penrhyn House, Cwm Penmachno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Penrhyn House self catering accommodation in Cwm Penmachno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penrhyn House start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penrhyn House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Sloane Heights in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Sloane Heights, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Sloane Heights self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Sloane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Sloane Heights start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Sloane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillcrest in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Hillcrest, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillcrest start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Knocknaskibbole in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland West

Knocknaskibbole, Castlebar

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Knocknaskibbole self catering accommodation in Castlebar, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Knocknaskibbole start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knocknaskibbole


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 The Homestead in Osgodby, Lincolnshire, East England

1 The Homestead, Osgodby

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

1 The Homestead self catering accommodation in Osgodby, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 The Homestead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 The Homestead start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 The Homestead


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites