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

Stable 1 in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Stable 1, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Stable 1 in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable 1 start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable 1


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lakeview House in Gorteeny, County Galway, Ireland West

Lakeview House, Gorteeny

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Lakeview House self catering accommodation in Gorteeny, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lakeview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeview House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Waters Edge in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Waters Edge, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Waters Edge start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Barn in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

The Barn, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Barn self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

15 Forest Park Lodges in High Bickington, Devon, South West England

15 Forest Park Lodges, High Bickington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

15 Forest Park Lodges self catering accommodation in High Bickington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 15 Forest Park Lodges start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Forest Park Lodges


Sleeps 4

Alma Cottage in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Alma Cottage, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Alma Cottage self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Alma Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alma Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Cannington, Somerset, South West England

The Cottage, Cannington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Cannington, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Sail Loft in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sail Loft, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sail Loft in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Sail Loft start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sail Loft


Sleeps 4

Town End Farmhouse in Newby Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Farmhouse, Newby Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newby Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Town End Farmhouse start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

38 Meadow Rise in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

38 Meadow Rise, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

38 Meadow Rise self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 38 Meadow Rise does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Meadow Rise start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Meadow Rise


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