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

An Radharc in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

An Radharc, Adrigole

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Radharc self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Radharc start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Radharc


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grove View Barn in Pengethley, Herefordshire, West England

Grove View Barn, Pengethley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Grove View Barn self catering accommodation in Pengethley, Herefordshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Grove View Barn start from £590 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove View Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

East Cawlow Barn in Hulme End, Derbyshire, Central England

East Cawlow Barn, Hulme End

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

East Cawlow Barn self catering accommodation in Hulme End, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at East Cawlow Barn start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Cawlow Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Sycamore Cottage in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sycamore Cottage, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sycamore Cottage self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sycamore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Granary in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Granary, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Cow Shed in Glossop, Derbyshire, Central England

The Cow Shed, Glossop

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Cow Shed self catering accommodation in Glossop, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cow Shed start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Shed


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable by the Sea in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Stable by the Sea, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Stable by the Sea self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall 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. Prices at Stable by the Sea start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable by the Sea


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bugaboo Cottage in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Bugaboo Cottage, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Bugaboo Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bugaboo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bugaboo Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bugaboo Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Abbey Hill in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland South

Abbey Hill, Mallow

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Abbey Hill self catering accommodation in Mallow, County Cork sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Abbey Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Hill start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Paddock Barn in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West Englandd

Paddock Barn, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West Englandd

Paddock Barn self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Paddock Barn start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Paddock Barn


Sleeps 6 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