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

Cloonaquinn in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloonaquinn, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloonaquinn self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cloonaquinn start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonaquinn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rotherwood Cottage in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Rotherwood Cottage, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rotherwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rotherwood Cottage start from £504 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rotherwood Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

The Coach House, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Watergate Apartment in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

The Watergate Apartment, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

The Watergate Apartment self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Watergate Apartment start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watergate Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Woodpecker Loft in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Woodpecker Loft, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Woodpecker Loft self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Woodpecker Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodpecker Loft start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodpecker Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Bwythyn Gwyn in Meliden, Denbighshire, North Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn, Meliden

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn self catering accommodation in Meliden, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Bwythyn Gwyn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Whispering Grove in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Whispering Grove, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Whispering Grove self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Whispering Grove start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whispering Grove


Sleeps 6 Garden

Cefn Farm Cottage in Caergeiliog, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cefn Farm Cottage, Caergeiliog

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cefn Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Caergeiliog, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Cefn Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Pen-y-Fron in Llanrwst, Conwy, North Wales

Pen-y-Fron, Llanrwst

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pen-y-Fron self catering accommodation in Llanrwst, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pen-y-Fron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen-y-Fron start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Fron


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Exchange in Corbridge, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Exchange, Corbridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Exchange self catering accommodation in Corbridge, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Exchange start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Exchange


Sleeps 6 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