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

Peaceful Cottage in Madley, Herefordshire, West England

Peaceful Cottage, Madley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Peaceful Cottage self catering accommodation in Madley, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Peaceful Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peaceful Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peaceful Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Strachur, Argyll, West Scotland

Rose Cottage, Strachur

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Strachur, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Waverley in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Waverley, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Waverley self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Waverley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waverley start from £342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waverley


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pant Y Dwr Newydd in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Pant Y Dwr Newydd, Pontarddulais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Pant Y Dwr Newydd self catering accommodation in Pontarddulais, West Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pant Y Dwr Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pant Y Dwr Newydd start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Y Dwr Newydd


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stud Farm Cottage in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

Stud Farm Cottage, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stud Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stud Farm Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stud Farm Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ti Sonny in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Sonny, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Sonny self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ti Sonny start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Sonny


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burrs Cottage in Great Hucklow, Derbyshire, Central England

Burrs Cottage, Great Hucklow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Burrs Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Burrs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burrs Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burrs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bridge Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Bridge Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Riverview in Irvine, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Riverview, Irvine

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Riverview self catering accommodation in Irvine, Ayrshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Riverview start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverview


Sleeps 4 Garden

Nolans Apartment in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nolans Apartment, Firies

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nolans Apartment self catering accommodation in Firies, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Nolans Apartment start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nolans Apartment


Sleeps 4 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.

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