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

Garth Craig in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Garth Craig, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Garth Craig self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Garth Craig start from £469 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garth Craig


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Robin Rigg View in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Robin Rigg View, Ruthwell

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Robin Rigg View self catering accommodation in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Robin Rigg View start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robin Rigg View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


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

5 Railway Terrace in Froghall, Staffordshire, Central England

5 Railway Terrace, Froghall

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

5 Railway Terrace self catering accommodation in Froghall, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Railway Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Railway Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Railway Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flag Cottage in Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, Central England

Flag Cottage, Whatstandwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Flag Cottage self catering accommodation in Whatstandwell, 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 Flag Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flag Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Leahurst in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Leahurst, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Leahurst self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Leahurst does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leahurst start from £606 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leahurst


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gateside Farm Cottage in Fossoway, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Gateside Farm Cottage, Fossoway

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Gateside Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Fossoway, Perthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gateside Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gateside Farm Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateside Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rosmuc Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

Rosmuc Cottage, Rosmuc

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rosmuc Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Well Apartment in Elgin, Morayshire, East Scotland

Mary Well Apartment, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Mary Well Apartment self catering accommodation in Elgin, Morayshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mary Well Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Well Apartment


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Sunnyside Cottage in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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