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

Sea Haven in Prestatyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Sea Haven, Prestatyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Sea Haven self catering accommodation in Prestatyn, Flintshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sea Haven start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Haven


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Coach House in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

The Coach House, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Coach House in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bwthyn Awel in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Awel, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Awel in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bwthyn Awel start from £530 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Awel


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Sea Break in Flamborough, East Yorkshire, North East England

Sea Break, Flamborough

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Sea Break self catering accommodation in Flamborough, East Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sea Break does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Break start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Break


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Bungalow in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Bungalow, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Bungalow start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 4 Garden

Double House Farm in Henton, Somerset, South West England

Double House Farm, Henton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Double House Farm self catering accommodation in Henton, Somerset sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Double House Farm start from £835 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Double House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Quartus in Rocester, Staffordshire, Central England

Quartus, Rocester

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Quartus self catering accommodation in Rocester, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Quartus start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quartus


Sleeps 6 Garden

Y Fron in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Y Fron, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Y Fron self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Fron start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Fron


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bury Cleave Cottage in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Bury Cleave Cottage, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bury Cleave Cottage self catering accommodation in Dulverton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bury Cleave Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bury Cleave Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bury Cleave Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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