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

Merrie Thought Cottage in Stuckton, Hampshire, South East England

Merrie Thought Cottage, Stuckton

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Merrie Thought Cottage self catering accommodation in Stuckton, Hampshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merrie Thought Cottage start from £387 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merrie Thought Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cider Press in Brinsop, Herefordshire, West England

The Cider Press, Brinsop

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Cider Press self catering accommodation in Brinsop, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cider Press start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Press


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

St Andrews Hall in Calstock, Cornwall, South West England

St Andrews Hall, Calstock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

St Andrews Hall self catering accommodation in Calstock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at St Andrews Hall start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Andrews Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Harrison House in Arkendale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harrison House, Arkendale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harrison House self catering accommodation in Arkendale, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harrison House start from £755 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrison House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Willowbrook Cottage in Askill, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Willowbrook Cottage, Askill

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Willowbrook Cottage self catering accommodation in Askill, County Leitrim sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willowbrook Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowbrook Cottage


Sleeps 2 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

Up River House in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Up River House, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Up River House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Up River House start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Up River House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Glyndley Manor Cottages in Stone Cross, East Sussex, South East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages, Stone Cross

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages self catering accommodation in Stone Cross, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glyndley Manor Cottages start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glyndley Manor Cottages


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Enlli in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Enlli, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Enlli in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Enlli does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enlli start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enlli


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Calabona in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Calabona, Arklow

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Calabona self catering accommodation in Arklow, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Calabona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Calabona start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Calabona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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