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

Gardeners Cottage in Presteigne, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Gardeners Cottage, Presteigne

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Presteigne, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Thomas Sword Good House in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Thomas Sword Good House, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Thomas Sword Good House self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland 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 Thomas Sword Good House start from £453 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thomas Sword Good House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Laburnum Croft in Moor Monkton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Laburnum Croft, Moor Monkton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Laburnum Croft self catering accommodation in Moor Monkton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Laburnum Croft start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laburnum Croft


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cathedral Way in Ripon, Yorkshire Dales, North West England

Cathedral Way, Ripon

Breaks in Yorkshire DalesNorth West England

Cathedral Way self catering accommodation in Ripon, Yorkshire Dales sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cathedral Way start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cathedral Way


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Grainstore in Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England

The Grainstore, Taunton Deane

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Grainstore self catering accommodation in Taunton Deane, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Grainstore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grainstore start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grainstore


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Meenteog in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Meenteog, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Meenteog self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Meenteog start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenteog


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Morvich Cottage in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Morvich Cottage, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Morvich Cottage self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Morvich Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morvich Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Acorn Lodge in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Acorn Lodge, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Acorn Lodge self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Acorn Lodge start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Acorn Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden

Harbour View in Findochty, Morayshire, East Scotland

Harbour View, Findochty

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Harbour View self catering accommodation in Findochty, Morayshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Harbour View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harbour View start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Star Mill Cottage in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Star Mill Cottage, Cardigan

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Star Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Cardigan, Ceredigion 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. Star Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Star Mill Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Star Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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