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 Coach House in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Coach House, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Dairy in Saham Hills, Norfolk, East England

The Dairy, Saham Hills

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Saham Hills, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Swallow Cottage in Durley, Hampshire, South East England

Swallow Cottage, Durley

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Durley, Hampshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

East Stonelea in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire, North East England

East Stonelea, Aysgarth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East Stonelea self catering accommodation in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . East Stonelea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Stonelea start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Stonelea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodforde Cottage in Babcary, Somerset, South West England

Woodforde Cottage, Babcary

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Woodforde Cottage self catering accommodation in Babcary, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Woodforde Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodforde Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodforde Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Elm Cottage in Westleigh, Devon, South West England

Elm Cottage, Westleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Elm Cottage self catering accommodation in Westleigh, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Elm Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Minch View in Kendram, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Minch View, Kendram

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Minch View self catering accommodation in Kendram, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Minch View start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minch View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Howlugill Barn in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Howlugill Barn, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Howlugill Barn self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Howlugill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howlugill Barn start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howlugill Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Tuskar in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Tuskar, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Tuskar in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tuskar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuskar start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuskar


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites