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 Brambles in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Brambles, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Brambles self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Brambles start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brambles


Sleeps 4 Garden

Caetalhaearn in Commins Coch, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Caetalhaearn, Commins Coch

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Caetalhaearn self catering accommodation in Commins Coch, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Caetalhaearn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caetalhaearn start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caetalhaearn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Owl Cottage in Hedon, East Yorkshire, North East England

Owl Cottage, Hedon

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Owl Cottage self catering accommodation in Hedon, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Owl Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Arberth in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arberth, Holyhead

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arberth self catering accommodation in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Arberth start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arberth


Sleeps 6 Garden Games room

Anchor Rest in Deal, Kent, South East England

Anchor Rest, Deal

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Anchor Rest self catering accommodation in Deal, Kent sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Anchor Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Anchor Rest start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anchor Rest


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Rhos Cottage in Knighton, Powys, Mid Wales

Rhos Cottage, Knighton

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Rhos Cottage self catering accommodation in Knighton, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rhos Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

5 Innes-Maree in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree, Poolewe

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Innes-Maree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Innes-Maree start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Innes-Maree


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Willow Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Willow Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £598 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Calabona in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Calabona, Arklow

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Calabona self catering accommodation in Arklow, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Calabona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Calabona start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Calabona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Throstle Nest Cottage in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Throstle Nest Cottage, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Throstle Nest Cottage self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Throstle Nest Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Throstle Nest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

 

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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