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

Outcast Cottage in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Outcast Cottage, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Outcast Cottage self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Outcast Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Outcast Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Outcast Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Contention Barn in Penhallow, Cornwall, South West England

Contention Barn, Penhallow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Contention Barn self catering accommodation in Penhallow, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Contention Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Contention Barn start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Contention Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Millstones in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Millstones, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Millstones in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Millstones start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstones


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Granary in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Granary, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

An Tiaracht in Chapeltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tiaracht, Chapeltown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tiaracht self catering accommodation in Chapeltown, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tiaracht start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tiaracht


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Little Cowarne, Herefordshire, West England

The Stables, Little Cowarne

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Stables in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 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 £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Gweebarra Apartment in Doochary, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweebarra Apartment, Doochary

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweebarra Apartment self catering accommodation in Doochary, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Gweebarra Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gweebarra Apartment start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweebarra Apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Chalet in Avon Heath Country Park, Hampshire, South West England

The Chalet, Avon Heath Country Park

Breaks in HampshireSouth West England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Avon Heath Country Park, Hampshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Chalet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Chalet start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Foxtor in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Foxtor, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Foxtor self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Foxtor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxtor start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxtor


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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