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

Oaktree Cottage in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, South West England

Oaktree Cottage, Broadwoodkelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oaktree Cottage self catering accommodation in Broadwoodkelly, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oaktree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oaktree Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oaktree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ynys Wen in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ynys Wen, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ynys Wen 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. Ynys Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ynys Wen start from £469 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ynys Wen


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

16 Atlantic Reach in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

16 Atlantic Reach, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

16 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 16 Atlantic Reach start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub Games room

Oolitic Springs in Dundry, Somerset, South West England

Oolitic Springs, Dundry

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Oolitic Springs self catering accommodation in Dundry, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oolitic Springs start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oolitic Springs


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 High Moss House in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

2 High Moss House, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 High Moss House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 High Moss House start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 High Moss House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brookway Lodge in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

Brookway Lodge, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Brookway Lodge self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brookway Lodge start from £1785 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookway Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Craig Wen in Four Mile Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Craig Wen, Four Mile Bridge

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Craig Wen self catering accommodation in Four Mile Bridge, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig Wen start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig Wen


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Fishing Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Fishing Lodge, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Fishing Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Fishing Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Fishing Lodge start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fishing Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Braeside in Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Braeside, Aberfoyle

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Braeside in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Braeside start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braeside


Sleeps 4 Luxury self catering

Puffin Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Puffin Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Puffin Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puffin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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