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

Doornogue in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Doornogue, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Doornogue self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Doornogue start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doornogue


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 19 Ring of Kerry in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 19 Ring of Kerry start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 19 Ring of Kerry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Manor House Barn in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

Manor House Barn, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Manor House Barn self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Manor House Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor House Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn Goronwy in Talybont, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Goronwy, Talybont

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Goronwy self catering accommodation in Talybont, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tyddyn Goronwy start from £718 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Goronwy


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Barn in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Barn in Central 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 . It also has Internet access. Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Kates Cottage in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kates Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Well Meadow in Egloskerry, Cornwall, South West England

5 Well Meadow, Egloskerry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 Well Meadow self catering accommodation in Egloskerry, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 Well Meadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Well Meadow start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Well Meadow


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

Virginia Cottage in Disley, Cheshire, North West England

Virginia Cottage, Disley

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Virginia Cottage self catering accommodation in Disley, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Virginia Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Virginia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

66a Renville Village in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland West

66a Renville Village, Oranmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

66a Renville Village self catering accommodation in Oranmore, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 66a Renville Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66a Renville Village start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66a Renville Village


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Wheelhouse in Barton, Devon, South West England

The Wheelhouse, Barton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Wheelhouse self catering accommodation in Barton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Wheelhouse start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wheelhouse


Sleeps 4 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.

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

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