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

Nuthatch in Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Nuthatch, Hemsby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nuthatch self catering accommodation in Hemsby, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Nuthatch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nuthatch start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nuthatch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

An Tiaracht in Chapeltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tiaracht, Chapeltown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tiaracht self catering accommodation in Chapeltown, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tiaracht start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tiaracht


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sun Rise Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Sun Rise Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Sun Rise Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sun Rise Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sun Rise Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sun Rise Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Lotties Loft in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lotties Loft, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lotties Loft self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lotties Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lotties Loft start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lotties Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Wheel Wrights Cottage in Barmston, East Yorkshire, North East England

Wheel Wrights Cottage, Barmston

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Wheel Wrights Cottage self catering accommodation in Barmston, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Wheel Wrights Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wheel Wrights Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheel Wrights Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Atlantic View in Kilbrittain, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic View, Kilbrittain

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Kilbrittain, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £201 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tithe Barn Cottage in Whittington, Cumbria, North West England

Tithe Barn Cottage, Whittington

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Tithe Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Whittington, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tithe Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tithe Barn Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tithe Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Rabbit House in Skipsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Rabbit House, Skipsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Rabbit House self catering accommodation in Skipsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Rabbit House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rabbit House start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rabbit House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Arra House in Milltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Arra House, Milltown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Arra House self catering accommodation in Milltown, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Arra House start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arra House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Strand Road in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strand Road, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strand Road self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Road start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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