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

Pant Fali in Aberdaron, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pant Fali, Aberdaron

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pant Fali self catering accommodation in Aberdaron, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pant Fali start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pant Fali


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Annexe in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Annexe, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Annexe start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Grist Mill Cottage in Fontmell Magna, Dorset, South West England

Grist Mill Cottage, Fontmell Magna

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Grist Mill Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grist Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grist Mill Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grist Mill Cottage


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

Brucanich Cottage in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Brucanich Cottage, Kingussie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Brucanich Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingussie, Inverness-shire 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. Prices at Brucanich Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brucanich Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pasture Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pasture Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pasture Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, 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 Pasture Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pasture Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lake View Cottage in Flagmount, County Clare, Ireland West

Lake View Cottage, Flagmount

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Lake View Cottage self catering accommodation in Flagmount, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Lake View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lake View Cottage start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Chapel Green in Polgooth, Cornwall, South West England

Chapel Green, Polgooth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Chapel Green self catering accommodation in Polgooth, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Chapel Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Green start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Green


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Arwelfa in Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales

Arwelfa, Valley

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Arwelfa self catering accommodation in Valley, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Arwelfa start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arwelfa


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Llain Gwynfor in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Llain Gwynfor, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Llain Gwynfor self catering accommodation in St Davids, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llain Gwynfor start from £464 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llain Gwynfor


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Slievemore Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Slievemore Cottage, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Slievemore Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slievemore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slievemore Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slievemore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden 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

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