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

Ysgubor in Llandanwg, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgubor, Llandanwg

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgubor self catering accommodation in Llandanwg, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ysgubor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Daffodil Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage in North 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 £245 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

Hillside East in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Hillside East, Kingussie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Hillside East self catering accommodation in Kingussie, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Hillside East start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside East


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut Cottage in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Chestnut Cottage, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Chestnut Cottage in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Trem Y Gloch in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trem Y Gloch, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trem Y Gloch self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trem Y Gloch start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trem Y Gloch


Sleeps 4 Garden

Graig Las in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Graig Las, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Graig Las self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Graig Las start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Graig Las


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Dairy Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Dairy Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dairy Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Kittys in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, North West England

Kittys, Marple Bridge

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Kittys self catering accommodation in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kittys start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittys


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Becks Fold in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Becks Fold, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Becks Fold self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Becks Fold start from £747 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Becks Fold


Sleeps 10 or more Garden 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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