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

8 Atlantic View in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Atlantic View, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Atlantic View 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 . Prices at 8 Atlantic View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Aber View in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Aber View, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Aber View in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aber View start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aber View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Victoria Cottage in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Victoria Cottage, Marske-By-The-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Victoria Cottage self catering accommodation in Marske-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Victoria Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Victoria Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victoria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Shipwrights in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Shipwrights, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Shipwrights self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shipwrights start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shipwrights


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Watchmakers Shop in Cropton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop, Cropton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop self catering accommodation in Cropton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Watchmakers Shop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Watchmakers Shop start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Watchmakers Shop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolphin Cottage in Flookburgh, Cumbria, North West England

Dolphin Cottage, Flookburgh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dolphin Cottage self catering accommodation in Flookburgh, Cumbria sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dolphin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin Cottage start from £487 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Summerbourne in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Summerbourne, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Summerbourne in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Summerbourne does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Summerbourne start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerbourne


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Beach Bungalow in Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales

Beach Bungalow, Rhyl

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Beach Bungalow self catering accommodation in Rhyl, Denbighshire sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beach Bungalow start from £900 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Bungalow


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Scylla View Cottage in Millbrook, Cornwall, South West England

Scylla View Cottage, Millbrook

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Scylla View Cottage self catering accommodation in Millbrook, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Scylla View Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scylla View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Church Court Cottage in Halkirk, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage, Halkirk

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Halkirk, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Church Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Court Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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

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