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

8 Seaview in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

8 Seaview, Courtown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

8 Seaview self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Seaview start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Seaview


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bryn Hyfryd Bach in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd 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 Bryn Hyfryd Bach start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Woodstock Cottage in Ballindine, County Mayo, Ireland West

Woodstock Cottage, Ballindine

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Woodstock Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballindine, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Woodstock Cottage start from £147 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodstock Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dabbins Cottage in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage, Ruthwell

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dabbins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dabbins Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dabbins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Wainscott in Great Lyth, Shropshire, West England

The Wainscott, Great Lyth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Wainscott self catering accommodation in Great Lyth, Shropshire 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 The Wainscott start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wainscott


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Westmorland Lodge in Allithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Westmorland Lodge, Allithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Westmorland Lodge self catering accommodation in Allithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Westmorland Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westmorland Lodge start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westmorland Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Malham in Tosside, North Yorkshire, North West England

Malham, Tosside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Malham self catering accommodation in Tosside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Malham does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malham start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malham


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Games room

Charlottes Stable in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Charlottes Stable, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Charlottes Stable in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Charlottes Stable start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlottes Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Farmhouse in Crymych, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Farmhouse, Crymych

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Crymych, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Farmhouse start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Duart in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Duart, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Duart self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Duart start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duart


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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