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

Heatherways in New Mills, Derbyshire, Central England

Heatherways, New Mills

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Heatherways self catering accommodation in New Mills, Derbyshire sleeps 5. 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 Heatherways start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherways


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ty Fferm Bodlasan in Llanfachraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Fferm Bodlasan, Llanfachraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Fferm Bodlasan self catering accommodation in Llanfachraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Fferm Bodlasan start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Fferm Bodlasan


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

New Cottage Farm in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

New Cottage Farm, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

New Cottage Farm self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at New Cottage Farm start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Cottage Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Boolavogue House in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Boolavogue House, Ferns

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Boolavogue House self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Boolavogue House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolavogue House start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolavogue House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Eden Lodge Cottage in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Eden Lodge Cottage, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Eden Lodge Cottage in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eden Lodge Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Harbour Views Apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Harbour Views Apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Views Apartment self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Harbour Views Apartment start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Views Apartment


Sleeps 6

Tyn Llidiart in Rhiwlas, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyn Llidiart, Rhiwlas

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyn Llidiart self catering accommodation in Rhiwlas, Gwynedd 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. Tyn Llidiart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llidiart start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llidiart


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Forget Me Not Cottage in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Forget Me Not Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Forget Me Not Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Forget Me Not Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forget Me Not Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forget Me Not Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Southcliffe View in Netherton, West Yorkshire, North West England

Southcliffe View, Netherton

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Southcliffe View self catering accommodation in Netherton, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Southcliffe View start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Meadow View in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Meadow View, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Meadow View start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 10 or more 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