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 School Room in Kington, East-Worcestershire, Worcestershire

The School Room, Kington

Breaks in East-WorcestershireWorcestershire

The School Room self catering accommodation in Kington, East-Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The School Room start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School Room


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Alt Chonnail in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Alt Chonnail, Narin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Alt Chonnail self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Alt Chonnail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alt Chonnail start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alt Chonnail


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Dairy in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

The Dairy, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cranford in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

Cranford, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cranford in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Cranford start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranford


Sleeps 6

Hafod-y-Ddraig in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Hafod-y-Ddraig, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Hafod-y-Ddraig self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hafod-y-Ddraig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hafod-y-Ddraig start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hafod-y-Ddraig


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

3 Castle Quay, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

3 Castle Quay in Ireland South 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: Detached Garden . Prices at 3 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Surprise View in Ravenglass, Cumbria, North West England

Surprise View, Ravenglass

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Surprise View self catering accommodation in Ravenglass, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Surprise View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Surprise View start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Surprise View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Alpine Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Alpine Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Alpine Lodge in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Alpine Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alpine Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cuckoostone Cottage in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Cuckoostone Cottage, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Cuckoostone Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Cuckoostone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoostone Cottage start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuckoostone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mill Cottage in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Mill Cottage, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Mill Cottage in Mid Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

 

 

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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