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

Nagles Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nagles Cottage, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nagles Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nagles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nagles Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nagles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Badgers Brook in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Badgers Brook, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Badgers Brook in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Badgers Brook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badgers Brook start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Brook


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Hayloft in Stoulton, Worcestershire, West England

The Hayloft, Stoulton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Stoulton, Worcestershire 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 Hayloft start from £250 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

Knayton House Cottage in Knayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Knayton House Cottage, Knayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Knayton House Cottage in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Knayton House Cottage start from £419 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knayton House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Waterbridge Lodge in Copplestone, Devon, South West England

Waterbridge Lodge, Copplestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Waterbridge Lodge self catering accommodation in Copplestone, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Waterbridge Lodge start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterbridge Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Traeth Atsain in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Traeth Atsain, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Traeth Atsain self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Traeth Atsain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traeth Atsain start from £457 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traeth Atsain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Sweetpea in Indian Queens, Cornwall, South West England

Sweetpea, Indian Queens

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sweetpea self catering accommodation in Indian Queens, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sweetpea start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweetpea


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Turnstones in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Turnstones, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Turnstones self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Turnstones start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Garden

Downstairs - Riverside Cottage in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Downstairs - Riverside Cottage, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Downstairs - Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Downstairs - Riverside Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downstairs - Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 6 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

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