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

The Wing in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Wing, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Wing self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Wing start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden

Swallow Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lakeside in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland West

Lakeside, Broadford

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Broadford, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Pen y Parc in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Pen y Parc, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Pen y Parc self catering accommodation in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pen y Parc start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen y Parc


Sleeps 4 Garden

Glory Cottage in Kells, County Meath, Ireland East

Glory Cottage, Kells

Breaks in County MeathIreland East

Glory Cottage self catering accommodation in Kells, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glory Cottage start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Hay Loft in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Hay Loft, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Hay Loft self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Hay Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hay Loft start from £342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hay Loft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Bwthyn in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Bwthyn, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bwthyn in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Horseshoe Cottage in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Horseshoe Cottage, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Horseshoe Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Horseshoe Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bow Fiddle Apartment in Portknockie, Banffshire, East Scotland

Bow Fiddle Apartment, Portknockie

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Bow Fiddle Apartment self catering accommodation in Portknockie, Banffshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bow Fiddle Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bow Fiddle Apartment start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bow Fiddle Apartment


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Mell Fell View in Penruddock, Cumbria, North West England

Mell Fell View, Penruddock

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mell Fell View self catering accommodation in Penruddock, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mell Fell View start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mell Fell View


Sleeps 4 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