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

5 Innes-Maree in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree, Poolewe

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Innes-Maree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Innes-Maree start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Innes-Maree


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Llwyndy in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Llwyndy, Amlwch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Llwyndy self catering accommodation in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyndy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyndy start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyndy


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

62 Wellington Street in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

62 Wellington Street, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

62 Wellington Street self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 62 Wellington Street start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 62 Wellington Street


Sleeps 8 Garden

The Lees Stables in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Lees Stables, Coldstream

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Lees Stables self catering accommodation in Coldstream, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Lees Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lees Stables start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lees Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Walsh Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Walsh Cottage, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Walsh Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Walsh Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walsh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cow Byre in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

The Cow Byre, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cow Byre start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carna Cottage in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Cottage, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Cottage self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carna Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cooper Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cooper Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cooper Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cooper Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cooper Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cooper Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Homes in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Homes, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Homes self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Homes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Homes start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Penelope in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penelope, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penelope self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Penelope does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penelope start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penelope


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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