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 Homestead in Hardraw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Homestead, Hardraw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Homestead self catering accommodation in Hardraw, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Homestead start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homestead


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Forge Cottages in Marshside, Kent, South East England

5 Forge Cottages, Marshside

Breaks in KentSouth East England

5 Forge Cottages self catering accommodation in Marshside, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 5 Forge Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Forge Cottages start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Forge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Driftwood in Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Driftwood, Kessingland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Kessingland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Maryville in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Maryville, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Maryville in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maryville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maryville start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maryville


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dartmoor Edge Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dartmoor Edge Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Edge Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Herons Reach in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Herons Reach, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Herons Reach self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Herons Reach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Herons Reach start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons Reach


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Byre in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Byre, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Rose Cottage in Wilsill, North Yorkshire, North East England

Rose Cottage, Wilsill

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Wilsill, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Burren View in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren View, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren View self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Burren View start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Penny Barn in Lowgill, Lancashire, North West England

Penny Barn, Lowgill

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Penny Barn self catering accommodation in Lowgill, Lancashire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Penny Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penny Barn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penny Barn


Sleeps 2 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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