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

Riverbank Farm in Gort, County Galway, Ireland West

Riverbank Farm, Gort

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Riverbank Farm self catering accommodation in Gort, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Riverbank Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverbank Farm start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverbank Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Retreat in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Retreat, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Retreat start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Henberry in Romaldkirk, County Durham, North East England

Henberry, Romaldkirk

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Henberry in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Henberry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Henberry start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henberry


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Stephens Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Stephens Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Stephens Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stephens Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stephens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Biffins Berth in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Biffins Berth, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Biffins Berth self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Biffins Berth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Biffins Berth start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Biffins Berth


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

The Gallery Apartment in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Gallery Apartment, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Gallery Apartment self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Gallery Apartment start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gallery Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Riverbank Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Riverbank Cottage, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Riverbank Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Riverbank Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverbank Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sockety Farm Cottage in South Perrott, Somerset, South West England

Sockety Farm Cottage, South Perrott

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Sockety Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in South Perrott, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sockety Farm Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sockety Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Telford House in Menai Straits, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Telford House, Menai Straits

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Telford House self catering accommodation in Menai Straits, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Telford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Telford House start from £1585 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Telford House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ground Floor Flat in Rhos-On-Sea, Conwy, North Wales

Ground Floor Flat, Rhos-On-Sea

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ground Floor Flat self catering accommodation in Rhos-On-Sea, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ground Floor Flat start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ground Floor Flat


Sleeps 6 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites