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

Sea View Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Sea View Cottage, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Sea View Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Glinton, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Barn, Glinton

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Glinton, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cuthberts Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Cuthberts Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cuthberts Cottage in North East 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 . Cuthberts Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuthberts Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuthberts Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Station Farm in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Station Farm, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Station Farm self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Station Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Station Farm start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Station Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dartmoor Edge Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dartmoor Edge Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Edge Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Gyrfa Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hill Farm House in Dentdale, Cumbria, North East England

Hill Farm House, Dentdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth East England

Hill Farm House self catering accommodation in Dentdale, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hill Farm House start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Farm House


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Annexe in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

Annexe, Thirsk

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Annexe self catering accommodation in Thirsk, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Annexe start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

3 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

3 Castle Quay, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

3 Castle Quay in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 3 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Candy Cottage in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Candy Cottage, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Candy Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Candy Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Candy Cottage


Sleeps 2 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.

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