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

Roddys Cottage in Glenelg, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Roddys Cottage, Glenelg

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Roddys Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenelg, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roddys Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roddys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mick Moores Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mick Moores Cottage, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mick Moores Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mick Moores Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mick Moores Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mick Moores Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Cottage in Maenan, Conwy, North Wales

Bluebell Cottage, Maenan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Maenan, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Honeysuckle Lodge in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Honeysuckle Lodge, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Honeysuckle Lodge self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fern View House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fern View House, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fern View House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fern View House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern View House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stepping Stones Barn in Stainforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stepping Stones Barn, Stainforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stepping Stones Barn self catering accommodation in Stainforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stepping Stones Barn start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stepping Stones Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

6 Union Square in Broadstairs, Kent, South East England

6 Union Square, Broadstairs

Breaks in KentSouth East England

6 Union Square self catering accommodation in Broadstairs, Kent 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. 6 Union Square does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Union Square start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Union Square


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

Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Waters Edge in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Waters Edge, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Badgers Lodge in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, South West England

Badgers Lodge, Cotswold Water Park

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Badgers Lodge self catering accommodation in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Badgers Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badgers Lodge start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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