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

Southcliffe View in Netherton, West Yorkshire, North West England

Southcliffe View, Netherton

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Southcliffe View self catering accommodation in Netherton, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Southcliffe View start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Highgate in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Highgate, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Highgate self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy 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. Prices at Highgate start from £397 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highgate


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

Isfryn in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Isfryn, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Isfryn self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 21. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Isfryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Isfryn start from £780 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Isfryn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Birchwood House in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire, Central England

Birchwood House, Ramshorn Wood

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Birchwood House self catering accommodation in Ramshorn Wood, Staffordshire sleeps 15. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Birchwood House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Birchwood House start from £906 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birchwood House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Stubben Barn in Handley, Derbyshire, Central England

Stubben Barn, Handley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stubben Barn in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stubben Barn start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stubben Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Pensyflog Farm in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pensyflog Farm, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pensyflog Farm self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pensyflog Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pensyflog Farm start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pensyflog Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Daffodil Cottage in Waldringfield, Suffolk, East England

Daffodil Cottage, Waldringfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Daffodil Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Sutton House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sutton House, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Granary in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Granary, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Thorsvik in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Thorsvik, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Thorsvik self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thorsvik start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorsvik


Sleeps 6 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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