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

Seabank in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Seabank, Narin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Seabank self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seabank does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seabank start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seabank


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lerryn Apartment in Pimperne, Dorset, South West England

Lerryn Apartment, Pimperne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Lerryn Apartment self catering accommodation in Pimperne, Dorset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lerryn Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lerryn Apartment start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lerryn Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ivy House in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ivy House, Boyle

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Boyle, County Roscommon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ivy House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


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

Mill Workers Cottage in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

Mill Workers Cottage, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Mill Workers Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mill Workers Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Workers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Arch Cottage in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Arch Cottage, Bottisham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Arch Cottage self catering accommodation in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire 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 Arch Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Golf View Apartment in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Golf View Apartment, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Golf View Apartment self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Golf View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf View Apartment start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf View Apartment


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Llety Nest in Brithdir, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llety Nest, Brithdir

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llety Nest self catering accommodation in Brithdir, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llety Nest start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llety Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

No 2 Farrin Carrig in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Farrin Carrig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Farrin Carrig start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Farrin Carrig


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tanglewood in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Tanglewood, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Tanglewood self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tanglewood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tanglewood start from £403 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tanglewood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

The Pines in Bailey Lane End, Herefordshire, West England

The Pines, Bailey Lane End

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Pines self catering accommodation in Bailey Lane End, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Pines does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pines start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pines


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites