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

Trevlyn in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trevlyn, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trevlyn self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Trevlyn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevlyn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castleton House in Glamis, Angus, East Scotland

Castleton House, Glamis

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castleton House self catering accommodation in Glamis, Angus sleeps 12. 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. Castleton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleton House start from £1163 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleton House


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

Larchfield Chalet 2 in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 2, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 2 self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larchfield Chalet 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larchfield Chalet 2 start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larchfield Chalet 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Stoneycroft in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneycroft, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneycroft self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneycroft start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneycroft


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tooreen Farmhouse in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Tooreen Farmhouse, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tooreen Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tooreen Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tooreen Farmhouse start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tooreen Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grove Cottage in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grove Cottage, Thirsk

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Thirsk, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grove Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove Cottage


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

Barn Mead Cottage in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Barn Mead Cottage, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barn Mead Cottage self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barn Mead Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Mead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden

Spring Meadow in Thurgarton, Norfolk, East England

Spring Meadow, Thurgarton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Spring Meadow self catering accommodation in Thurgarton, Norfolk 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 Spring Meadow start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Meadow


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Cartws in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Cartws, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Cartws self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Cartws does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Cartws start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Cartws


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Lodge in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, East England

The Lodge, Old Buckenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Lodge self catering accommodation in Old Buckenham, Norfolk 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 The Lodge start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 4 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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