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

Blue Meadow Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Blue Meadow Cottage, Ballylickey

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Blue Meadow Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Blue Meadow Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Meadow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chapel Barn in Mitchell, Cornwall, South West England

Chapel Barn, Mitchell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Chapel Barn self catering accommodation in Mitchell, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Chapel Barn start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Station Flat in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Station Flat, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Station Flat self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Station Flat start from £388 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Flat


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Mountain View in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cherkaby Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Cherkaby Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cherkaby Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cherkaby Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherkaby Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Cariad Cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Cariad Cottage, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cariad Cottage self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cariad Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cariad Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Radharc na Cuan in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc na Cuan, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc na Cuan self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Radharc na Cuan start from £135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc na Cuan


Sleeps 2

Palmers Lodge in Egloskerry, Cornwall, South West England

Palmers Lodge, Egloskerry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Palmers Lodge self catering accommodation in Egloskerry, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Palmers Lodge start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palmers Lodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

5c Hideways in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

5c Hideways, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

5c Hideways self catering accommodation in Hunstanton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5c Hideways start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5c Hideways


Sleeps 4 Garden

Deri Llewelyn in Rowen, Conwy, North Wales

Deri Llewelyn, Rowen

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Deri Llewelyn self catering accommodation in Rowen, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Deri Llewelyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Deri Llewelyn start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Deri Llewelyn


Sleeps 6 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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