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

Ballyblood Lodge in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Ballyblood Lodge, Tulla

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ballyblood Lodge self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ballyblood Lodge start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyblood Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Chapel Cottage in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chapel Cottage, Hutton-Le-Hole

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chapel Cottage self catering accommodation in Hutton-Le-Hole, 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. Chapel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Cottage


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

Leyfield Barn in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North West England

Leyfield Barn, Ilkley

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Leyfield Barn self catering accommodation in Ilkley, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Leyfield Barn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leyfield Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Berian Cross in Brynberian, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Berian Cross, Brynberian

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Berian Cross self catering accommodation in Brynberian, Pembrokeshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Berian Cross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Berian Cross start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berian Cross


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lyndhurst Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Lyndhurst Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lyndhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lyndhurst Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyndhurst Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Valley View in Howle Hill, Herefordshire, West England

Valley View, Howle Hill

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Valley View self catering accommodation in Howle Hill, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Valley View start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valley View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Glor Na Dtonn in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

6 Glor Na Dtonn, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

6 Glor Na Dtonn self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 6 Glor Na Dtonn start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Glor Na Dtonn


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Colton Loft in Husthwaite, North Yorkshire, North East England

Colton Loft, Husthwaite

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Colton Loft self catering accommodation in Husthwaite, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Colton Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Colton Loft start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colton Loft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Woodforde Cottage in Babcary, Somerset, South West England

Woodforde Cottage, Babcary

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Woodforde Cottage self catering accommodation in Babcary, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Woodforde Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodforde Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodforde Cottage


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.

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