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

Sandy Harbour in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Sandy Harbour, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Sandy Harbour in South Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sandy Harbour start from £464 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Harbour


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire, Central England

The Coach House, Norton Shropshire

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hall in Aberllefenni, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Hall, Aberllefenni

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Hall self catering accommodation in Aberllefenni, Gwynedd sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Hall start from £745 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

3 Luibs in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

3 Luibs, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 Luibs self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 Luibs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Luibs start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Luibs


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Chalet in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Chalet, Fishbourne

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Chalet start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Saffron Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Saffron Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Saffron Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Saffron Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saffron Cottage


Sleeps 6

The Stable in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Stable, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Stable self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Old Stables in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

The Old Stables, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Stables start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

At Water Edge in Termonbarry, County Roscommon, Ireland West

At Water Edge, Termonbarry

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

At Water Edge self catering accommodation in Termonbarry, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at At Water Edge start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about At Water Edge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

The Old Dairy in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

The Old Dairy, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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