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 Drovers Rest in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

The Drovers Rest, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Drovers Rest self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Drovers Rest start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Drovers Rest


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Middle Cottage in Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

Middle Cottage, Ryde

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Middle Cottage self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Middle Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cwm Derw in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Cwm Derw, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Cwm Derw self catering accommodation in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwm Derw start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Derw


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Birch House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Birch House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Birch House self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Birch House start from £801 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dartayl in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dartayl, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Dartayl self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dartayl start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartayl


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ty Nansi Rhiannon in Rowen, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Nansi Rhiannon, Rowen

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Nansi Rhiannon self catering accommodation in Rowen, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Nansi Rhiannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Nansi Rhiannon start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Nansi Rhiannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Laburnam Cottage in Cresswell Quay, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Laburnam Cottage, Cresswell Quay

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Laburnam Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Laburnam Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laburnam Cottage start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laburnam Cottage


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

The Old Schoolhouse in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Old Schoolhouse, Donegal Town

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Old Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Schoolhouse start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Granary, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Granary self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ardwyn in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ardwyn, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ardwyn self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ardwyn start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardwyn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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