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

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage in Degwany, Conwy, North Wales

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage, Degwany

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage self catering accommodation in Degwany, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Fairway- Deganwy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fairway- Deganwy Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway- Deganwy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Mill Cottage in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mill Cottage, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire 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. Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


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

Garden Flat in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Garden Flat, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Garden Flat self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Garden Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Flat start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Flat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Brooklyn in Leek , Staffordshire, Central England

Brooklyn, Leek

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Brooklyn self catering accommodation in Leek , Staffordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brooklyn start from £498 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklyn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Finglas House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finglas House, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finglas House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finglas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finglas House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finglas House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clonbur Apartment in Clonbur, County Galway, Ireland West

Clonbur Apartment, Clonbur

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Clonbur Apartment self catering accommodation in Clonbur, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clonbur Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gorse View Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Gorse View Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gorse View Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gorse View Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorse View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodside Barn in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodside Barn, Hulland Ward

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodside Barn self catering accommodation in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodside Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodside Barn start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ceol Na Mara in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Ceol Na Mara, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rectory Lodge in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Rectory Lodge, Cosheston

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Rectory Lodge self catering accommodation in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rectory Lodge start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rectory Lodge


Sleeps 8 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 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