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

Kingfisher in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Kingfisher, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Kingfisher self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £498 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Stonehaven in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stonehaven, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stonehaven self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Stonehaven start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonehaven


Sleeps 8 Garden

2 Eden Grove Cottages in Armathwaite, Cumbria, North West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages, Armathwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Eden Grove Cottages self catering accommodation in Armathwaite, Cumbria 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. 2 Eden Grove Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Eden Grove Cottages start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Eden Grove Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rosemount Coach House in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rosemount Coach House, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rosemount Coach House self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rosemount Coach House start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemount Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cedars Mount Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Cedars Mount Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cedars Mount Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cedars Mount Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedars Mount Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Crooked Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Crooked Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Crooked Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crooked Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crooked Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooked Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brown Hill Cottage in Low Row, North Yorkshire, North East England

Brown Hill Cottage, Low Row

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Brown Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Low Row, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brown Hill Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brown Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cloonagh Cottage in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland West

Cloonagh Cottage, Grange

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Cloonagh Cottage self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cloonagh Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonagh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cefn Coch Isaf in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cefn Coch Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn Coch Isaf start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Coch Isaf


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Mouse Cottage in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

Mouse Cottage, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mouse Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 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