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

The Hayloft in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Hayloft start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 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

Llain Gwynfor in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Llain Gwynfor, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Llain Gwynfor self catering accommodation in St Davids, Pembrokeshire 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. Prices at Llain Gwynfor start from £464 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llain Gwynfor


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Katies Cottage in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

Katies Cottage, Kilrush

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

10 Astbury Falls in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

10 Astbury Falls, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

10 Astbury Falls self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 10 Astbury Falls start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Astbury Falls


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Glen View Cottage in Swells Hill, Gloucestershire, West England

Glen View Cottage, Swells Hill

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Glen View Cottage self catering accommodation in Swells Hill, Gloucestershire 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. Glen View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glen View Cottage start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen View Cottage


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

Beech Lodge in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beech Lodge, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beech Lodge self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Beech Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Broallan in Broallan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Broallan, Broallan

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Broallan self catering accommodation in Broallan, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Broallan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broallan start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broallan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Mill Cottage in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Mill Cottage, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Mill 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 . Prices at Old Mill Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Mill Cottage


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

33 Easdale Island in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

33 Easdale Island, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

33 Easdale Island self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 33 Easdale Island does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 33 Easdale Island start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 33 Easdale Island


Sleeps 6 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.

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