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

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

Bun an Cnoic in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland West

Bun an Cnoic, Dunmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bun an Cnoic self catering accommodation in Dunmore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bun an Cnoic does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bun an Cnoic start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bun an Cnoic


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Penffynnon in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Penffynnon, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Penffynnon self catering accommodation in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penffynnon start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penffynnon


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old School in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Old School, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Old School self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Annexe in Upper Hulme, Staffordshire, Central England

The Annexe, Upper Hulme

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

The Annexe in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Annexe start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stean Cottage in Stean, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stean Cottage, Stean

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stean Cottage self catering accommodation in Stean, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stean Cottage start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stean Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tranquillity Base in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tranquillity Base, Sheriff Hutton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tranquillity Base self catering accommodation in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tranquillity Base does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tranquillity Base start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tranquillity Base


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gwalia in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Gwalia, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Gwalia self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwalia start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwalia


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

West End Apartment in Glasgow, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

West End Apartment, Glasgow

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

West End Apartment self catering accommodation in Glasgow, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at West End Apartment start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Apartment


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Hathaway Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Hathaway Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hathaway Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hathaway Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hathaway 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites