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

Middle Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Middle Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Middle Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Middle Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Barn start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Logans Bridge in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

Logans Bridge, Mountshannon

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Logans Bridge self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Logans Bridge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Logans Bridge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Muckanish Cottages in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland West

6 Muckanish Cottages, Ballyvaughan

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

6 Muckanish Cottages self catering accommodation in Ballyvaughan, County Clare sleeps 7. 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 6 Muckanish Cottages start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Muckanish Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Serenity in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Serenity, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Serenity self catering accommodation in Embleton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Serenity start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serenity


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bushmills in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Bushmills, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 9. 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 Bushmills start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Old Ford Farm Annexe in Honiton, Devon, South West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe, Honiton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe self catering accommodation in Honiton, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Old Ford Farm Annexe start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Ford Farm Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

Trevellyan Farm in Lanivet, Cornwall, South West England

Trevellyan Farm, Lanivet

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevellyan Farm self catering accommodation in Lanivet, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Trevellyan Farm start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevellyan Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fir Tree Stables in Summerbridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fir Tree Stables, Summerbridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fir Tree Stables in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Fir Tree Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fir Tree Stables start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fir Tree Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Brynhedydd in Penparc, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Brynhedydd, Penparc

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Brynhedydd self catering accommodation in Penparc, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brynhedydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brynhedydd start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynhedydd


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cappacurry Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Lodge, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at Cappacurry Lodge start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Lodge


Sleeps 4

 

 

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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