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

Lyreboy in Glencar, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lyreboy, Glencar

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lyreboy self catering accommodation in Glencar, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lyreboy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyreboy start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyreboy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Bay in Winterton-On-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Rose Bay, Winterton-On-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rose Bay self catering accommodation in Winterton-On-Sea, Norfolk sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Bay start from £599 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Bay


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

East Lodge in Meeson, Heart of England,

East Lodge, Meeson

Breaks in Heart of England

East Lodge self catering accommodation in Meeson, Heart of England sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at East Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stone Cottage in Mold, Clwyd, North Wales

Stone Cottage, Mold

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Mold, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


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

Raceside Farm in Kirksanton, Cumbria, North West England

Raceside Farm, Kirksanton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Raceside Farm self catering accommodation in Kirksanton, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Raceside Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Raceside Farm start from £622 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Raceside Farm


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

Dinnys Retreat in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Dinnys Retreat, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dinnys Retreat self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom 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 . Prices at Dinnys Retreat start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dinnys Retreat


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Heathfield House in Invergordon, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Heathfield House, Invergordon

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Heathfield House in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Heathfield House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heathfield House start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heathfield House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Sheehan Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sheehan Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sheehan Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sheehan Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheehan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shay Side Barn in Warslow, Derbyshire, Central England

Shay Side Barn, Warslow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Shay Side Barn in Central 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shay Side Barn start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shay Side Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge in Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge, Runswick Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge self catering accommodation in Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1 Runswick Lodge


Sleeps 6 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites