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

Brookes Apartment in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, West England

Brookes Apartment, Much Wenlock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Brookes Apartment self catering accommodation in Much Wenlock, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brookes Apartment start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookes Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tennant Cottage in Malham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tennant Cottage, Malham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tennant Cottage self catering accommodation in Malham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tennant Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tennant Cottage start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tennant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Saltee Cottage in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Saltee Cottage, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Saltee Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Saltee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltee Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Brookfield in Tregony, Cornwall, South West England

Brookfield, Tregony

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brookfield self catering accommodation in Tregony, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Brookfield does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookfield start from £585 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookfield


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Orchard Cottage in Hope Bagot, Shropshire, West England

Little Orchard Cottage, Hope Bagot

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Bagot, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Orchard Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Eagles Crest Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Eagles Crest Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Eagles Crest Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eagles Crest Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eagles Crest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverside Walk in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Riverside Walk, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Riverside Walk self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Riverside Walk start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Walk


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Coach House in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Coach House, Wolfscastle

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hobsons Cottage in Fremington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hobsons Cottage, Fremington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hobsons Cottage self catering accommodation in Fremington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hobsons Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hobsons Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hobsons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hilary in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

Hilary, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Hilary self catering accommodation in Bewdley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hilary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hilary start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hilary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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