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

21 The Park in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

21 The Park, Quin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

21 The Park self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 21 The Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 21 The Park start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 The Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grooms Quarters in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

Grooms Quarters, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grooms Quarters self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Grooms Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grooms Quarters start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Quarters


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Wheelhouse Cottage in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wheelhouse Cottage, Sowerby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wheelhouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Sowerby, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheelhouse Cottage start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheelhouse Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Creag-na-Sanais in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Creag-na-Sanais, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Creag-na-Sanais self catering accommodation in Laggan, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Creag-na-Sanais start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creag-na-Sanais


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bridge Farmhouse in Verwood, Dorset, South West England

Bridge Farmhouse, Verwood

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Verwood, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bridge Farmhouse start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden

Tower Cottage in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tower Cottage, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tower Cottage self catering accommodation in Aislaby, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Tower Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower Cottage start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Black Streme Cottage in Kilflynn, County Kerry, Ireland South

Black Streme Cottage, Kilflynn

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Black Streme Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilflynn, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Black Streme Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Streme Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Springfield Barn in Alton, Staffordshire, Central England

Springfield Barn, Alton

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Springfield Barn self catering accommodation in Alton, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Springfield Barn start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Springfield Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Nethergill Hay Mew in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire, North East England

Nethergill Hay Mew, Oughtershaw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Nethergill Hay Mew self catering accommodation in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire 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. Nethergill Hay Mew does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nethergill Hay Mew start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nethergill Hay Mew


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 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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