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

21 The Park in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

21 The Park, Quin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

21 The Park self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 21 The Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 21 The Park start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 The Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pen-y-Bryn in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pen-y-Bryn, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pen-y-Bryn self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Pen-y-Bryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen-y-Bryn start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Bryn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Swaleside in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swaleside, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swaleside self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Swaleside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swaleside start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swaleside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Drovers Rest in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

The Drovers Rest, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Drovers Rest self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Drovers Rest start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Drovers Rest


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Bron Haul in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bron Haul, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bron Haul self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey 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. Bron Haul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bron Haul start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Haul


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

Low Field House in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Low Field House, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Low Field House self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Low Field House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Field House start from £534 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Field House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Concannons Cottage in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Concannons Cottage, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Concannons Cottage 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 Concannons Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Concannons Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Kites Nest in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire, West England

Kites Nest, Eaton-Under-Heywood

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Kites Nest self catering accommodation in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kites Nest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kites Nest start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kites Nest


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ffynnon Tom in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Ffynnon Tom, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Ffynnon Tom in South Wales 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 . Prices at Ffynnon Tom start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ffynnon Tom


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Double House Farm in Henton, Somerset, South West England

Double House Farm, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Double House Farm self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Double House Farm start from £835 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Double House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more 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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