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

Little Brook in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Little Brook, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Little Brook self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Little Brook start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Brook


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

The Stone Cottage Apartment in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Stone Cottage Apartment, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Stone Cottage Apartment self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stone Cottage Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stone Cottage Apartment start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone Cottage Apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Deer Park Bungalow in Loton Park, Shropshire, West England

Deer Park Bungalow, Loton Park

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Deer Park Bungalow self catering accommodation in Loton Park, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Deer Park Bungalow start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Deer Park Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Garden

Stapledon Lodge in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Stapledon Lodge, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stapledon Lodge self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stapledon Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stapledon Lodge start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stapledon Lodge


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

Steam Railway Cottage in Grosmont, North Yorkshire, North East England

Steam Railway Cottage, Grosmont

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Steam Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Grosmont, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Steam Railway Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steam Railway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Blythe Cottage in Westgate, Northumberland, North East England

Blythe Cottage, Westgate

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Blythe Cottage self catering accommodation in Westgate, Northumberland 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. Blythe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blythe Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blythe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lully More Cottage in Cruit Island, County Donegal, Ireland North

Lully More Cottage, Cruit Island

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Lully More Cottage self catering accommodation in Cruit Island, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lully More Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lully More Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lully More Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mullinderry House in Foulksmills, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mullinderry House, Foulksmills

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mullinderry House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mullinderry House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullinderry House


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

The Coach House, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Yazumez in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

Yazumez, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Yazumez self catering accommodation in St Austell, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yazumez does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yazumez start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yazumez


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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