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

Lanes Barn in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lanes Barn, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lanes Barn self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lanes Barn start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lanes Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pots & Pans in Greenfield, Greater Manchester, North West England

Pots & Pans, Greenfield

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Pots & Pans in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pots & Pans does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pots & Pans start from £468 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pots & Pans


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

Cae Cwta Bach in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cae Cwta Bach, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cae Cwta Bach self catering accommodation in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cae Cwta Bach start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cae Cwta Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stabal-y-Gwedd in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Stabal-y-Gwedd, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Stabal-y-Gwedd self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stabal-y-Gwedd start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stabal-y-Gwedd


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Weirside Cottage in Brighstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Weirside Cottage, Brighstone

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Weirside Cottage self catering accommodation in Brighstone, Isle of Wight 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 Weirside Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weirside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Farthings in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Farthings, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Farthings self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Farthings start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farthings


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sail Loft Annexe in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sail Loft Annexe, Yarmouth

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sail Loft Annexe in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Sail Loft Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sail Loft Annexe start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sail Loft Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Laburnum Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Laburnum Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Laburnum Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Laburnum Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laburnum Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Gloss Farmhouse in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gloss Farmhouse, Lauragh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Gloss Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gloss Farmhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gloss Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Loo Bridge Railway Station in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Loo Bridge Railway Station, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Loo Bridge Railway Station self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Loo Bridge Railway Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loo Bridge Railway Station start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loo Bridge Railway Station


Sleeps 8 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