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

Nagles Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nagles Cottage, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nagles Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nagles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nagles Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nagles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Dairy in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Dairy, Sanquhar

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Gorse View Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Gorse View Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gorse View Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gorse View Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorse View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pixie Cottage in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, East England

Pixie Cottage, Thorney

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Pixie Cottage self catering accommodation in Thorney, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Pixie Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pixie Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Fig Tree Cottage in Bickleigh, Devon, South West England

Fig Tree Cottage, Bickleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fig Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Bickleigh, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fig Tree Cottage start from £457 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fig Tree Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

One Sharp Lane in Almondbury, West Yorkshire, North West England

One Sharp Lane, Almondbury

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

One Sharp Lane self catering accommodation in Almondbury, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at One Sharp Lane start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about One Sharp Lane


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sykehouse Cottage in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Sykehouse Cottage, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Sykehouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Broughton-In-Furness, 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. Prices at Sykehouse Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sykehouse Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Croft Farm Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Farm Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Croft Farm Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rivers Nest in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Rivers Nest, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Rivers Nest self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rivers Nest start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rivers Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mount Joy Chapel in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Mount Joy Chapel, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mount Joy Chapel self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mount Joy Chapel start from £515 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mount Joy Chapel


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites