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

Halford Hill in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Halford Hill, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Halford Hill self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Halford Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Halford Hill start from £610 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halford Hill


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

Quince Cottage in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Quince Cottage, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Quince Cottage self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quince Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quince Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bousdale Mill Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bousdale Mill Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bousdale Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Bousdale Mill Cottage start from £515 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bousdale Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Louth, Lincolnshire, East England

The Stables, Louth

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Louth, Lincolnshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

McCarthys Farmhouse in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

McCarthys Farmhouse, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

McCarthys Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at McCarthys Farmhouse start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about McCarthys Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Miramar Lodge in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Miramar Lodge, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Miramar Lodge self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Miramar Lodge start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miramar Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Aberfoyle Apartment in Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Aberfoyle Apartment, Aberfoyle

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Aberfoyle Apartment self catering accommodation in Aberfoyle, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aberfoyle Apartment start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aberfoyle Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Rossett, Wrexham, North Wales

The Dairy, Rossett

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Rossett, Wrexham sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Stonetrough Barn in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stonetrough Barn, Newton-le-Willows

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stonetrough Barn self catering accommodation in Newton-le-Willows, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stonetrough Barn start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonetrough Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Cottage in Nateby, Cumbria, North West England

Old Cottage, Nateby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Cottage self catering accommodation in Nateby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites