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

Brandon Holiday Home in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brandon Holiday Home, Cloghane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brandon Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brandon Holiday Home start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Holiday Home


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunnymeade Apartment in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Sunnymeade Apartment, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sunnymeade Apartment self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunnymeade Apartment start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnymeade Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Number 4 in Biggin, Derbyshire, Central England

Number 4, Biggin

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Number 4 self catering accommodation in Biggin, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 4 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 4 start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 4


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Seaview Cottage in St Abbs, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Seaview Cottage, St Abbs

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Seaview Cottage self catering accommodation in St Abbs, Berwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaview Cottage start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaview Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Seaview in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seaview, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seaview self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaview start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Long Lees Farm Cottage in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, North West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage, Todmorden

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Long Lees Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Todmorden, West Yorkshire 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 Long Lees Farm Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Lees Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Longhouse in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

Longhouse, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Longhouse self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Longhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Coach House in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

The Coach House, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Locks Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Locks Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Locks Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Locks Cottage start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Locks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Inglenook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Inglenook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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