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

Woodcroft Court in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodcroft Court, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodcroft Court self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Woodcroft Court start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodcroft Court


Sleeps 4 Garden

Capel Dolhendre in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Capel Dolhendre, Llanuwchllyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Capel Dolhendre self catering accommodation in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Capel Dolhendre start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Capel Dolhendre


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Brambles Farm Cottage in Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage, Farranfore

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Farranfore, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Brambles Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Brambles Farm Cottage start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brambles Farm Cottage


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

21 The Park in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

21 The Park, Quin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

21 The Park self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 21 The Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 21 The Park start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 The Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebird Cottage in Parwich, Derbyshire, Central England

Bluebird Cottage, Parwich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bluebird Cottage self catering accommodation in Parwich, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bluebird Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebird Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Dairy in Herne, Kent, South East England

The Old Dairy, Herne

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Herne, Kent sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Dairy start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden

Cherry Tree Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cherry Tree Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cherry Tree Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cherry Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Fron Goed in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Fron Goed, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Fron Goed self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fron Goed start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fron Goed


Sleeps 4 Garden

Davidson Cottage in Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland North

Davidson Cottage, Burtonport

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Davidson Cottage self catering accommodation in Burtonport, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Davidson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Davidson Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davidson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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