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

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge self catering accommodation in Liskeard, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Cloon Fad in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloon Fad, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloon Fad self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Cloon Fad does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloon Fad start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloon Fad


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

Cahilly Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Cahilly Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cahilly Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cahilly Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahilly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

High Rise in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

High Rise, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

High Rise self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Rise start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Rise


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bryn Meurig Bach in Fairbourne, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Meurig Bach, Fairbourne

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Meurig Bach self catering accommodation in Fairbourne, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bryn Meurig Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Meurig Bach start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Meurig Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Bryn Teg Apartment in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Teg Apartment, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Teg Apartment self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Teg Apartment start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Teg Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden

Wren Cottage in Bagby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wren Cottage, Bagby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wren Cottage self catering accommodation in Bagby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Wren Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wren Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lime Tree Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Lime Tree Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lime Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Chatton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lime Tree Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cottage 1 in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cottage 1, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cottage 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage 1 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage 1


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Mollies Cottage in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Mollies Cottage, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Mollies Cottage self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mollies Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollies 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.

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