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

Ti Mhairin in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Mhairin, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Mhairin self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ti Mhairin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ti Mhairin start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Mhairin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Knights Cottage in Stainforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Knights Cottage, Stainforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Knights Cottage self catering accommodation in Stainforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Knights Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knights Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knights Cottage


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

Mostyn House in Denbigh, Conwy, North Wales

Mostyn House, Denbigh

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mostyn House self catering accommodation in Denbigh, Conwy sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mostyn House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mostyn House


Sleeps 8 Garden

Curlew Cottage in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew Cottage, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Poppy Cottage in Powburn, Northumberland, North East England

Poppy Cottage, Powburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Powburn, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Linhay in Washfield, Devon, South West England

The Linhay, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Linhay in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Linhay start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linhay


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

Waterloo Cottage Annexe in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waterloo Cottage Annexe, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waterloo Cottage Annexe self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Waterloo Cottage Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterloo Cottage Annexe start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterloo Cottage Annexe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Low Barn in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Low Barn, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Low Barn self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Low Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Barn start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Barn


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

Cwm Llan in Llangwm, Conwy, North Wales

Cwm Llan, Llangwm

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Cwm Llan self catering accommodation in Llangwm, Conwy sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwm Llan start from £658 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Llan


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Servants Quarters in Chirk, Wrexham, North Wales

The Servants Quarters, Chirk

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

The Servants Quarters self catering accommodation in Chirk, Wrexham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Servants Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Servants Quarters start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Servants Quarters


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 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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