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

2 The Close in Radbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

2 The Close, Radbourne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

2 The Close self catering accommodation in Radbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 The Close start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Close


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Radharc Na Mara in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc Na Mara, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc Na Mara self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Radharc Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Radharc Na Mara start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Mara


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Wennol in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Wennol, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Wennol self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Wennol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Wennol start from £421 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Wennol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gardeners Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Gardeners Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Gardeners Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Capel Dolhendre in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Capel Dolhendre, Llanuwchllyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Capel Dolhendre self catering accommodation in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Capel Dolhendre start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Capel Dolhendre


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 Pines Farm Cottages in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, North East England

2 Pines Farm Cottages, Tadcaster

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

2 Pines Farm Cottages self catering accommodation in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Pines Farm Cottages start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Pines Farm Cottages


Sleeps 6 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

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Handels Harmony in Leuchars, Fife, Central Scotland

Handels Harmony, Leuchars

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Handels Harmony self catering accommodation in Leuchars, Fife sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Handels Harmony does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Handels Harmony start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Handels Harmony


Sleeps 4 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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