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

Halton Red House Farm in Corbridge, Northumberland, North East England

Halton Red House Farm, Corbridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Halton Red House Farm in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Halton Red House Farm start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halton Red House Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Contention Barn in Penhallow, Cornwall, South West England

Contention Barn, Penhallow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Contention Barn self catering accommodation in Penhallow, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Contention Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Contention Barn start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Contention Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Y Bwthyn in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Joiners Arms in Burton-In-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Joiners Arms, Burton-In-Lonsdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Joiners Arms self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Joiners Arms start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Joiners Arms


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Higher Croasdale Farmhouse in Fourstones, North Yorkshire, North East England

Higher Croasdale Farmhouse, Fourstones

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Higher Croasdale Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Fourstones, North Yorkshire 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. Higher Croasdale Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Higher Croasdale Farmhouse start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Croasdale Farmhouse


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

1 Hilltop Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Hilltop Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Hilltop Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Hilltop Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Hilltop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic Heights in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic Heights, Gweedore

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic Heights 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 . Prices at Atlantic Heights start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ramblers Rest in Brassington, Derbyshire, Central England

Ramblers Rest, Brassington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Ramblers Rest self catering accommodation in Brassington, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ramblers Rest start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ramblers Rest


Sleeps 2 Garden

Gun End Cottage in Swythamley, Staffordshire, Central England

Gun End Cottage, Swythamley

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Gun End Cottage self catering accommodation in Swythamley, Staffordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gun End Cottage start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gun End Cottage


Sleeps 8 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites