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

Damson Lea in Worstead, Norfolk, East England

Damson Lea, Worstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Damson Lea self catering accommodation in Worstead, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Damson Lea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Damson Lea start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson Lea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Birch House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Birch House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Birch House self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Birch House start from £801 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Downstairs - Riverside Cottage in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Downstairs - Riverside Cottage, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Downstairs - Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Downstairs - Riverside Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downstairs - Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Maloneys Place in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Maloneys Place, Foxford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Maloneys Place self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maloneys Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maloneys Place start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maloneys Place


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Annes Beach Cottage in Kincasslagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Annes Beach Cottage, Kincasslagh

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Annes Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincasslagh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Annes Beach Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annes Beach Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bryn Teg Apartment in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Teg Apartment, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Teg Apartment self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Teg Apartment start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Teg Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden

Creevy Cottage in Cliffoney, County Sligo, Ireland West

Creevy Cottage, Cliffoney

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Creevy Cottage self catering accommodation in Cliffoney, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Creevy Cottage start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Stables, Thornton-Le-Dale

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Maple Cottage in Leigh, Wiltshire, South West England

Maple Cottage, Leigh

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Maple Cottage self catering accommodation in Leigh, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Maple Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maple Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

17 Glyn Y Marian in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

17 Glyn Y Marian, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

17 Glyn Y Marian self catering accommodation in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 17 Glyn Y Marian does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 17 Glyn Y Marian start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Glyn Y Marian


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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