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

Farmhouse Cottage in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Farmhouse Cottage, Pentraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Farmhouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Farmhouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Reivers Rest in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Reivers Rest, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Reivers Rest self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom 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 . Reivers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reivers Rest start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reivers Rest


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

6 Phoenix Building in Litton, North Yorkshire, North West England

6 Phoenix Building, Litton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

6 Phoenix Building self catering accommodation in Litton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Phoenix Building start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Phoenix Building


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Whytings in Uplyme, Devon, South West England

Whytings, Uplyme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whytings self catering accommodation in Uplyme, Devon sleeps 20. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whytings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whytings start from £1174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whytings


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Poets Cottage in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Poets Cottage, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Poets Cottage self catering accommodation in Hay-On-Wye, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Poets Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poets Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 1 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 1 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 1 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 1 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 Carrick Cottages start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Carrick Cottages


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Cottage in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

Bluebell Cottage, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wern Bach in Caerwys, Clwyd, North Wales

Wern Bach, Caerwys

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Wern Bach self catering accommodation in Caerwys, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wern Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wern Bach start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Roaring Water Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Roaring Water Cottage, Ballydehob

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roaring Water Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Roaring Water Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roaring Water Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roaring Water Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites