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

High Garth in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

High Garth, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

High Garth self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Garth start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Garth


Sleeps 8 Garden

Buzzard Heights in Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Buzzard Heights, Bridgwater

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Buzzard Heights in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Buzzard Heights start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buzzard Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Charlottes Stable in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Charlottes Stable, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Charlottes Stable in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Charlottes Stable start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlottes Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dairy Apartment 1 in Tatton Park, Cheshire, North West England

Dairy Apartment 1, Tatton Park

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Dairy Apartment 1 in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dairy Apartment 1 start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Apartment 1


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Caherconree in Inch, County Kerry, Ireland South

Caherconree, Inch

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Caherconree self catering accommodation in Inch, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Caherconree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherconree start from £183 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherconree


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

River View in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

River View, Pateley Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

River View self catering accommodation in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River View start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Seascape in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Seascape, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Seascape self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seascape start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Buzzards View in Eglwysbach, Conwy, North Wales

Buzzards View, Eglwysbach

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Buzzards View in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Buzzards View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Buzzards View start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buzzards View


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

No 19 Ring of Kerry in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 19 Ring of Kerry start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 19 Ring of Kerry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Tig Ellen in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tig Ellen, Caherdaniel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tig Ellen self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tig Ellen start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tig Ellen


Sleeps 6 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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