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

Kings Cottage in Alston, Cumbria, North West England

Kings Cottage, Alston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Kings Cottage self catering accommodation in Alston, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kings Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kings Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kings Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Lake View in Crediton, Devon, South West England

Lake View, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lake View self catering accommodation in Crediton, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lake View start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Homestone Farm in Campbeltown, Argyll, West Scotland

Homestone Farm, Campbeltown

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Homestone Farm self catering accommodation in Campbeltown, Argyll sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Homestone Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Homestone Farm start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestone Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burton House in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Burton House, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Burton House self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burton House start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burton House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Llwyndy in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Llwyndy, Amlwch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Llwyndy self catering accommodation in Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyndy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyndy start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyndy


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Miramar Lodge in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Miramar Lodge, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Miramar Lodge self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Miramar Lodge start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miramar Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Fernwood in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fernwood, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fernwood self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fernwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fernwood start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fernwood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverside Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Riverside Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Riverside Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Riverside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Lakeview Yurt in Beckford, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lakeview Yurt, Beckford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lakeview Yurt self catering accommodation in Beckford, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lakeview Yurt start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview Yurt


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

 

 

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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