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

Bramble Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Bramble Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Cottage in Henstridge, Somerset, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Henstridge

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Henstridge, Somerset sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Beacon High in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

2 Beacon High, Lindale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Beacon High self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria 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 2 Beacon High start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Beacon High


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Smithy in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Smithy, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Smithy self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Smithy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Smithy start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Smithy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moonlight Cottage in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Moonlight Cottage, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moonlight Cottage self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moonlight Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moonlight Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pabo Lodge in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Pabo Lodge, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pabo Lodge self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pabo Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pabo Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pabo Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Plynlimon View in Devils Bridge, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plynlimon View, Devils Bridge

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plynlimon View self catering accommodation in Devils Bridge, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Plynlimon View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plynlimon View start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plynlimon View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Vicarage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Vicarage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Vicarage self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Vicarage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Vicarage


Sleeps 2 Garden

2 Bryn Tirion in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Bryn Tirion, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Bryn Tirion self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Bryn Tirion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bryn Tirion start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bryn Tirion


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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