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

Damavand Bach in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Damavand Bach, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Damavand Bach self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Damavand Bach start from £157 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damavand Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cottage 1 in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cottage 1, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cottage 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage 1 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage 1


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

10 Croft Courtyard in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

10 Croft Courtyard, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

10 Croft Courtyard self catering accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 10 Croft Courtyard start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Croft Courtyard


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Nolans Apartment in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nolans Apartment, Firies

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nolans Apartment self catering accommodation in Firies, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Nolans Apartment start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nolans Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Callanish in Benderloch, Argyll, West Scotland

Callanish, Benderloch

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Callanish self catering accommodation in Benderloch, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Callanish does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callanish start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callanish


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Turnstones in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Turnstones, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Turnstones self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Turnstones start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Calf House in Lingdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Calf House, Lingdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Calf House self catering accommodation in Lingdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Calf House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Calf House start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Calf House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Brown Hill Cottage in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

Brown Hill Cottage, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Brown Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Low Row, North 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 Brown Hill Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brown Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coed y Gelli in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed y Gelli, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed y Gelli self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coed y Gelli start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed y Gelli


Sleeps 2 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