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

The Dairy in Rossett, Wrexham, North Wales

The Dairy, Rossett

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Rossett, Wrexham sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Brynich Villa in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Brynich Villa, Brecon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Brynich Villa self catering accommodation in Brecon, Powys sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brynich Villa start from £592 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynich Villa


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Marys House in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Marys House, Kilchoan

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Marys House self catering accommodation in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Marys House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Marys House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marys House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Torenton House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Torenton House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Torenton House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Torenton House start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torenton House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Street Head Farm in Lothersdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Street Head Farm, Lothersdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street Head Farm in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Street Head Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street Head Farm start from £530 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street Head Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Beecroft Cottage in Slingsby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beecroft Cottage, Slingsby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beecroft Cottage self catering accommodation in Slingsby, North 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. Prices at Beecroft Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beecroft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Greenacre House in Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Greenacre House, Cashel

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Greenacre House self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Greenacre House start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacre House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis, Cashel

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tigh Mhicil Thomáis start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Mhicil Thomáis


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yr Efail in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Efail, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Efail self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yr Efail start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Efail


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Weavers Linn in Tweedbank, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Weavers Linn, Tweedbank

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Weavers Linn self catering accommodation in Tweedbank, Roxburghshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Weavers Linn start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weavers Linn


Sleeps 4 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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