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

Wagtail in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Wagtail, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Wagtail self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wagtail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wagtail start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtail


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 The Close in Radbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

2 The Close, Radbourne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

2 The Close self catering accommodation in Radbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 The Close start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Close


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballymadder in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Ballymadder, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Ballymadder self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballymadder start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymadder


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

66a Renville Village in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland West

66a Renville Village, Oranmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

66a Renville Village self catering accommodation in Oranmore, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 66a Renville Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66a Renville Village start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66a Renville Village


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Apartment in Cheddleton, Staffordshire, Central England

The Apartment, Cheddleton

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

The Apartment self catering accommodation in Cheddleton, Staffordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Apartment start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Shepherds Nook in North Charlton, Northumberland, North East England

Shepherds Nook, North Charlton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Shepherds Nook self catering accommodation in North Charlton, 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. Shepherds Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shepherds Nook start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Nook


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

Thorsvik in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Thorsvik, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Thorsvik self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thorsvik start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorsvik


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Gwynfan Bungalow in Llanyre, Powys, Mid Wales

Gwynfan Bungalow, Llanyre

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Gwynfan Bungalow self catering accommodation in Llanyre, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gwynfan Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwynfan Bungalow start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwynfan Bungalow


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

Overmoor in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Overmoor, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Overmoor self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Overmoor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Overmoor start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Overmoor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hayloft in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Hayloft start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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