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

Owl Barn in Tivetshall St Margaret, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Tivetshall St Margaret

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn self catering accommodation in Tivetshall St Margaret, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Owl Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Barn start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Beach House 1 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 1, Portnoo

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 1 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 1 start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 1


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Bramble Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jacks Cottage in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

Jacks Cottage, Ballycotton

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Jacks Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jacks Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jacks Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Well Apartment in Elgin, Morayshire, East Scotland

Mary Well Apartment, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Mary Well Apartment self catering accommodation in Elgin, Morayshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mary Well Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Well Apartment


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Moorgair Cottage in Hexham, Northumberland, North East England

Moorgair Cottage, Hexham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Moorgair Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moorgair Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moorgair Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

93 Dalnabay in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 93 Dalnabay start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 93 Dalnabay


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pennine in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Pennine, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Pennine self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pennine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennine start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennine


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Caskieben Cottage No2 in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Caskieben Cottage No2 self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caskieben Cottage No2 start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caskieben Cottage No2


Sleeps 6 Garden

Hendre Aled Cottage 2 in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 2, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hendre Aled Cottage 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Cottage 2 start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Cottage 2


Sleeps 6 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

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