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

The Grange in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

The Grange, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Grange self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Grange start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grange


Sleeps 6 Garden

Earl’s View Cottage in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

Earl’s View Cottage, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Earl’s View Cottage self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury, 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 Earl’s View Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Earl’s View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mountain View Cottage in Campile, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mountain View Cottage, Campile

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mountain View Cottage self catering accommodation in Campile, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallows Nest in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Swallows Nest, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallows Nest start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fuschia Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fuschia Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fuschia Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuschia Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuschia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lerryn Apartment in Pimperne, Dorset, South West England

Lerryn Apartment, Pimperne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Lerryn Apartment self catering accommodation in Pimperne, Dorset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lerryn Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lerryn Apartment start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lerryn Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Craig y Don in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig y Don, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig y Don self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig y Don start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig y Don


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Stable End in Bucknell, Shropshire, West England

Stable End, Bucknell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stable End self catering accommodation in Bucknell, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stable End start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable End


Sleeps 2 Garden

Forget Me Not Cottage in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Forget Me Not Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Forget Me Not Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Forget Me Not Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forget Me Not Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forget Me Not Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Byre, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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