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

27 Allt Mor in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

27 Allt Mor, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

27 Allt Mor self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 27 Allt Mor start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 27 Allt Mor


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Root and Berry House in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

Root and Berry House, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Root and Berry House self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Root and Berry House start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Root and Berry House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Town Head Farm in Malham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Town Head Farm, Malham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Town Head Farm self catering accommodation in Malham, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Town Head Farm start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town Head Farm


Sleeps 8 Garden

Bloomfield Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Bloomfield Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bloomfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bloomfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bloomfield Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bloomfield Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Johnnies Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Johnnies Cottage, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Johnnies Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnies Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnies Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Haven in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Haven, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Haven self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Old Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Haven start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Haven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Bach in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Bwthyn Bach, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Bwthyn Bach self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bwthyn Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Bach start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Rose Cottage in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Mary Rose Cottage, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Mary Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mary Rose Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Roseberry House in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Roseberry House, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Roseberry House self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Roseberry House start from £729 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseberry House


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

Number 9 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 9 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 9 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 9 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 9 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 9 Knights Haven


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 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