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

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Primrose Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Railway Cottage in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Railway Cottage, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Railway Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craigview Cottage in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Craigview Cottage, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Craigview Cottage self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Craigview Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craigview Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Crooked Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Crooked Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Crooked Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crooked Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crooked Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooked Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sutton Barn in Hope Mansell, Herefordshire, West England

Sutton Barn, Hope Mansell

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Sutton Barn self catering accommodation in Hope Mansell, Herefordshire 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. Sutton Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sutton Barn start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton Barn


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

Sweeney Cottage in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeney Cottage, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ash Pot Barn in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Ash Pot Barn, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ash Pot Barn self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash Pot Barn start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Pot Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 7 in Allestree, Derbyshire, Central England

Number 7, Allestree

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Number 7 self catering accommodation in Allestree, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Number 7 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 7 start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 7


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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