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

1 Fieldings Yard in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Fieldings Yard, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Fieldings Yard self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 1 Fieldings Yard start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Fieldings Yard


Sleeps 2

Lavender Cottage in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, East England

Lavender Cottage, Billingborough

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Billingborough, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lily Cottage in Caeathro, Gwynedd, North Wales

Lily Cottage, Caeathro

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Caeathro, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lily Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Games room

Wenlock Edge Country Cottage in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, West England

Wenlock Edge Country Cottage, Much Wenlock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Wenlock Edge Country Cottage self catering accommodation in Much Wenlock, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wenlock Edge Country Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wenlock Edge Country Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

St Marys in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

St Marys, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

St Marys self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at St Marys start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Marys


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Vicarage Cottage in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Old Vicarage Cottage, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Old Vicarage Cottage self catering accommodation in Hay-On-Wye, Powys sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Vicarage Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Vicarage Cottage start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Vicarage Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Annexe in Diss, Norfolk, East England

Annexe, Diss

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Annexe self catering accommodation in Diss, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annexe start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Old Inchbrook School in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old Inchbrook School, Nailsworth

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old Inchbrook School self catering accommodation in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Inchbrook School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Inchbrook School start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Inchbrook School


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

15 Harbour Court in Courtmacsherry, County Cork, Ireland South

15 Harbour Court, Courtmacsherry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

15 Harbour Court self catering accommodation in Courtmacsherry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 15 Harbour Court start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Harbour Court


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burren Valley House in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren Valley House, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren Valley House self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burren Valley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burren Valley House start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren Valley House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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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