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

Byland Cottage in Preston Patrick, Cumbria, North West England

Byland Cottage, Preston Patrick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Byland Cottage self catering accommodation in Preston Patrick, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Byland Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Byland Cottage start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byland Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Strachur, Argyll, West Scotland

Rose Cottage, Strachur

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Strachur, Argyll sleeps 6. 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 Rose Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Palm View in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Palm View, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Palm View self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. 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 Palm View start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Middle Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Middle Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Middle Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Middle Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Barn start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Star Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Star Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Star Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Star Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Star Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Cariad Cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Cariad Cottage, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cariad Cottage self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cariad Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cariad Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

An Lochta Fada in Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland South

An Lochta Fada, Ballingeary

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Lochta Fada self catering accommodation in Ballingeary, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Lochta Fada does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lochta Fada start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lochta Fada


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Chapel Post House in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Chapel Post House, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Chapel Post House self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Old Chapel Post House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Chapel Post House start from £536 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Chapel Post House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Garna in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Garna, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Garna self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Garna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garna start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garna


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Lodge in Orleton, Herefordshire, West England

The Lodge, Orleton

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Lodge self catering accommodation in Orleton, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Lodge start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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