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

Killorglin Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Killorglin Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Killorglin Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. 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 Killorglin Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

An Bothan Bui in Cullen, County Cork, Ireland South

An Bothan Bui, Cullen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Bothan Bui self catering accommodation in Cullen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Bothan Bui does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Bothan Bui start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Bothan Bui


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Reivers Rest in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Reivers Rest, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Reivers Rest self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland 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. Activities close by include fishing . Reivers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reivers Rest start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reivers Rest


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

Dacre Cottage in Morpeth, Northumberland, North East England

Dacre Cottage, Morpeth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dacre Cottage self catering accommodation in Morpeth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dacre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dacre Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dacre Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Elm Grove in Orcheston, Wiltshire, South West England

Elm Grove, Orcheston

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Elm Grove self catering accommodation in Orcheston, Wiltshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Elm Grove start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elm Grove


Sleeps 6 Garden

Ceol Na Mara in Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Mara, Ventry

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Ventry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mayfield in All Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Mayfield, All Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Mayfield self catering accommodation in All Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mayfield start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayfield


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brandon Holiday Home in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brandon Holiday Home, Cloghane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brandon Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brandon Holiday Home start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Holiday Home


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Beech Tree in Mitchell, Cornwall, South West England

The Beech Tree, Mitchell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Beech Tree in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Beech Tree start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beech Tree


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Y Bwythyn Gwyn in Meliden, Denbighshire, North Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn, Meliden

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn self catering accommodation in Meliden, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Bwythyn Gwyn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn Gwyn


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites