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 Hop Barn in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, West England

The Hop Barn, Cleobury Mortimer

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Hop Barn in West England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Hop Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hop Barn start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hop Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Stilehouse Apartment in Menith Wood, Worcestershire, West England

The Stilehouse Apartment, Menith Wood

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Stilehouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Menith Wood, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Stilehouse Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stilehouse Apartment


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

2 Bay View in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

2 Bay View, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

2 Bay View self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Bay View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bay View start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bay View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Evergreen Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Evergreen Cottage, Cahir

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Evergreen Cottage self catering accommodation in Cahir, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Evergreen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Evergreen Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Evergreen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Coed in Four Crosses, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty Coed, Four Crosses

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty Coed self catering accommodation in Four Crosses, Powys sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Coed start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Coed


Sleeps 4 Garden

Brook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Brook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


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

Ty Bara in Four Crosses, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty Bara, Four Crosses

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty Bara self catering accommodation in Four Crosses, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Bara start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Bara


Sleeps 2 Garden

1 Newland House in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

1 Newland House, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

1 Newland House self catering accommodation in Newlands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Newland House start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Newland House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Golden Sands Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Golden Sands Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Golden Sands Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Golden Sands Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Sands Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Glory Cottage in Kells, County Meath, Ireland East

Glory Cottage, Kells

Breaks in County MeathIreland East

Glory Cottage self catering accommodation in Kells, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glory Cottage start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by 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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