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

Daisy Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Daisy Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Halwyn Retreat in Polgooth, Cornwall, South West England

Halwyn Retreat, Polgooth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Halwyn Retreat self catering accommodation in Polgooth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Halwyn Retreat start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halwyn Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


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

Driftwood in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Driftwood, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Gamekeepers Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Gamekeepers Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Gamekeepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Chatton, 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. Gamekeepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gamekeepers Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gamekeepers Cottage


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

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 Annexe in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Annexe, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

8 Seaview in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

8 Seaview, Courtown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

8 Seaview self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Seaview start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Seaview


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gwern Tyno in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Gwern Tyno, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwern Tyno in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Gwern Tyno start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwern Tyno


Sleeps 4 Garden

Jessamine Cottage in Little Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Jessamine Cottage, Little Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Jessamine Cottage in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Jessamine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jessamine Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jessamine Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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