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

Barks Cottage in Moneystone, Derbyshire, Central England

Barks Cottage, Moneystone

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barks Cottage self catering accommodation in Moneystone, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Barks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barks Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barks Cottage


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

Ty Capel in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cobble Garth in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cobble Garth, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cobble Garth self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cobble Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobble Garth start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobble Garth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bat Attic Cottage in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, East England

Bat Attic Cottage, Woodhall Spa

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Bat Attic Cottage self catering accommodation in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bat Attic Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bat Attic Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bat Attic Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilcrenagh in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilcrenagh, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilcrenagh self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrenagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrenagh start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrenagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gorwell House in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Gorwell House, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Gorwell House self catering accommodation in Combe Martin, Devon sleeps 7. 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 Gorwell House start from £513 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorwell House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Brooklyn Cottages in Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

2 Brooklyn Cottages, Niton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

2 Brooklyn Cottages self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Brooklyn Cottages start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Brooklyn Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dolphin View in Portmahomack, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dolphin View, Portmahomack

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Dolphin View self catering accommodation in Portmahomack, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Dolphin View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin View start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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