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

Mary Kates Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mary Kates Cottage, Narin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mary Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Kates Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whinberries in All Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Whinberries, All Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Whinberries self catering accommodation in All Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Whinberries does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whinberries start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whinberries


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Berwyn Cottage in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Berwyn Cottage, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Berwyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Berwyn Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berwyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Camus Cottage in Camus, County Galway, Ireland West

Camus Cottage, Camus

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Camus Cottage self catering accommodation in Camus, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Camus Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Camus Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camus Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

16 Atlantic Reach in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

16 Atlantic Reach, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

16 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 16 Atlantic Reach start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub Games room

Riverside Apartment in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Riverside Apartment, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Riverside Apartment self catering accommodation in Rye, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Riverside Apartment start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Apartment


Sleeps 4

Gorffwysfa in Cemmaes, Powys, Mid Wales

Gorffwysfa, Cemmaes

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Gorffwysfa self catering accommodation in Cemmaes, Powys sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gorffwysfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gorffwysfa start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorffwysfa


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Barn start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Cider Barn in West Knoyle, Wiltshire, South West England

The Cider Barn, West Knoyle

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Cider Barn self catering accommodation in West Knoyle, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cider Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cider Barn start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Beaudesert House in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, Central England

3 Beaudesert House, Henley-in-Arden

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

3 Beaudesert House self catering accommodation in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 Beaudesert House start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Beaudesert House


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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites