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

Seaview in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seaview, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seaview self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaview start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Piggery in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Piggery, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Piggery self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Piggery start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Piggery


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Quare Place in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Quare Place, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Quare Place self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 8. 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 Quare Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Quare Place start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quare Place


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

North Tyne Cottage in Warden, Northumberland, North East England

North Tyne Cottage, Warden

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

North Tyne Cottage 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. Activities close by include fishing . North Tyne Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at North Tyne Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Tyne Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Smithy in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

The Smithy, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

The Smithy self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Smithy start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Smithy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Valleyfield in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Valleyfield, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Valleyfield self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Valleyfield does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valleyfield start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valleyfield


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Whytings in Uplyme, Devon, South West England

Whytings, Uplyme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whytings self catering accommodation in Uplyme, Devon sleeps 20. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whytings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whytings start from £1174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whytings


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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

The Coach House- Coastguard Court in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House- Coastguard Court start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House- Coastguard Court


Sleeps 4 Garden

6 Phoenix Building in Litton, North Yorkshire, North West England

6 Phoenix Building, Litton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

6 Phoenix Building self catering accommodation in Litton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Phoenix Building start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Phoenix Building


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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