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

Cathedral Mews in Ripon, Yorkshire Dales, North West England

Cathedral Mews, Ripon

Breaks in Yorkshire DalesNorth West England

Cathedral Mews self catering accommodation in Ripon, Yorkshire Dales sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cathedral Mews start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cathedral Mews


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bidsie Brickes in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Bidsie Brickes, Carrigaholt

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bidsie Brickes self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bidsie Brickes start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bidsie Brickes


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pheasant Field in Silverdale, Cumbria, North West England

Pheasant Field, Silverdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Pheasant Field in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pheasant Field does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Field start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Field


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

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

Lynher Cottage in Hatt, Cornwall, South West England

Lynher Cottage, Hatt

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lynher Cottage self catering accommodation in Hatt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lynher Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lynher Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Davidson Cottage in Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland North

Davidson Cottage, Burtonport

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Davidson Cottage self catering accommodation in Burtonport, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Davidson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Davidson Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davidson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stranacorcoragh in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Stranacorcoragh, Derrybeg

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Stranacorcoragh self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stranacorcoragh start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stranacorcoragh


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

3 Primitive Mews in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

3 Primitive Mews, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 Primitive Mews self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 Primitive Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Primitive Mews start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Primitive Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Castle Lane House in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Lane House, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Lane House self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Castle Lane House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Lane House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Games room

Willow Cottage in Ridgeway Cross, Herefordshire, West England

Willow Cottage, Ridgeway Cross

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Willow Cottage in West England 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 . It also has Internet access. Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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