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

An Tiaracht in Chapeltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tiaracht, Chapeltown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tiaracht self catering accommodation in Chapeltown, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tiaracht start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tiaracht


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Thornlea Log Cabin in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Thornlea Log Cabin, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Thornlea Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Thornlea Log Cabin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thornlea Log Cabin start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thornlea Log Cabin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Braeside in Cannich, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Braeside, Cannich

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

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


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Breeze Hill in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Breeze Hill, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Breeze Hill self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Breeze Hill start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breeze Hill


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heythrop in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

Heythrop, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Heythrop self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Heythrop start from £613 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heythrop


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

25 Silverdale in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

25 Silverdale, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

25 Silverdale self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 25 Silverdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 25 Silverdale start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Silverdale


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Crown Court Yard in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Crown Court Yard, Grewelthorpe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Crown Court Yard self catering accommodation in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 Crown Court Yard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Crown Court Yard start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Crown Court Yard


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Plough in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Plough, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Plough self catering accommodation in Berrynarbor, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Plough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Plough start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Plough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden 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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