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 Ticket Office in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Ticket Office, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Ticket Office self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Ticket Office does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ticket Office start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ticket Office


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Cedar Lodge in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Cedar Lodge, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cedar Lodge self catering accommodation in Reepham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cedar Lodge start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedar Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

The Hinks Farm Cottage in Lilleshall, Shropshire, West England

The Hinks Farm Cottage, Lilleshall

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Hinks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Lilleshall, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hinks Farm Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hinks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Low Scathwaite in Greenodd, Cumbria, North West England

Low Scathwaite, Greenodd

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Scathwaite self catering accommodation in Greenodd, Cumbria 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. Prices at Low Scathwaite start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Scathwaite


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Radharc Na Mara in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Radharc Na Mara, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Radharc Na Mara in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc Na Mara start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Prospect Cottage in Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland South

Prospect Cottage, Portlaw

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Prospect Cottage self catering accommodation in Portlaw, County Waterford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 50 Valley Lodge in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

No 50 Valley Lodge, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 50 Valley Lodge self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . No 50 Valley Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 50 Valley Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 50 Valley Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly

Gwynfan Bungalow in Llanyre, Powys, Mid Wales

Gwynfan Bungalow, Llanyre

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Gwynfan Bungalow self catering accommodation in Llanyre, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gwynfan Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwynfan Bungalow start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwynfan Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Glyndley Manor Cottages in Stone Cross, East Sussex, South East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages, Stone Cross

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages self catering accommodation in Stone Cross, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glyndley Manor Cottages start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glyndley Manor Cottages


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by 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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