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

Y Beudy in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

Y Beudy, Pencoed

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

Y Beudy in South Wales 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 . Y Beudy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Beudy start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Fforest Fields Cottage in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Fforest Fields Cottage, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Fforest Fields Cottage self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fforest Fields Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fforest Fields Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fforest Fields Cottage


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

The Heights in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

The Heights, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

The Heights self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Heights start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Heights


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Goodlands Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Goodlands Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Goodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Goodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goodlands Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goodlands Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fuchsia Lodge in Ballyferriter, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fuchsia Lodge, Ballyferriter

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fuchsia Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballyferriter, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heulwen in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Heulwen, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Heulwen self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Heulwen start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heulwen


Sleeps 6 Garden

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Upstairs Downstairs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upstairs Downstairs Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upstairs Downstairs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Golden Cross in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

Golden Cross, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Cross self catering accommodation in Harleston, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Cross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Cross start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Cross


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Plough in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Plough, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Plough self catering accommodation in Berrynarbor, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Plough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Plough start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Plough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room

The Old Post Office in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Post Office, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Post Office start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


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 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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