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

Carreg Gleision in Manod, Gwynedd, North Wales

Carreg Gleision, Manod

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Carreg Gleision self catering accommodation in Manod, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carreg Gleision does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg Gleision start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg Gleision


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mullein Lodge in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mullein Lodge, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mullein Lodge self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mullein Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mullein Lodge start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullein Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tan y Bracty in Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tan y Bracty, Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tan y Bracty self catering accommodation in Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tan y Bracty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tan y Bracty start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tan y Bracty


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Golf Club View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Golf Club View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Golf Club View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Golf Club View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf Club View start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic Star 1 in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Atlantic Star 1, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Atlantic Star 1 self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Atlantic Star 1 start from £151 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Star 1


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cae Cwta Bach in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cae Cwta Bach, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cae Cwta Bach self catering accommodation in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cae Cwta Bach start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cae Cwta Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden

Tigh na Creag in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tigh na Creag start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh na Creag


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Granton Coach House in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Granton Coach House, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Granton Coach House self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire 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 Granton Coach House start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granton Coach House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Flamborough, East Yorkshire, North East England

Ivy Cottage, Flamborough

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Flamborough, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Foxholes in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Foxholes, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Foxholes in North East England 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 Four poster bed . Foxholes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxholes start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxholes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden 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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