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

Maes Gwyddau in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Maes Gwyddau, Llanfwrog

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Maes Gwyddau self catering accommodation in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maes Gwyddau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes Gwyddau start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes Gwyddau


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle Lane House in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Lane House, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Lane House self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Castle Lane House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Lane House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Games room

5 Castle View in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

5 Castle View, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

5 Castle View self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Castle View start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Crooks Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Crooks Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Crooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crooks Cottage start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooks Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Morfa Isaf Farm in Llangrannog, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Morfa Isaf Farm, Llangrannog

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Morfa Isaf Farm self catering accommodation in Llangrannog, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Morfa Isaf Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Morfa Isaf Farm start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morfa Isaf Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

5b Hideways in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

5b Hideways, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

5b Hideways self catering accommodation in Hunstanton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5b Hideways start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5b Hideways


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Laurels in Llansilin, Powys, Mid Wales

The Laurels, Llansilin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Laurels self catering accommodation in Llansilin, Powys 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 The Laurels start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Laurels


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire, North Wales

The Granary, Pen-Y-Cefn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ingleside in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Ingleside, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ingleside self catering accommodation in Holt, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ingleside start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ingleside


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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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