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

Brookway Lodge in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

Brookway Lodge, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Brookway Lodge self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brookway Lodge start from £1785 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookway Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Slioch in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Slioch, Staffin

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Slioch self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slioch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slioch start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slioch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stables, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stables self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

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

Lilly Cottage in Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, West England

Lilly Cottage, Whitecroft

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Lilly Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitecroft, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lilly Cottage start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilly Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Beckside in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beckside, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beckside self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beckside start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beckside


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Jet Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Jet Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Jet Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Jet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jet Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Quince Cottage in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Quince Cottage, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Quince Cottage self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quince Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quince Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

The Granary in Wentnor, Shropshire, Central England

The Granary, Wentnor

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Wentnor, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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