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 Coach House in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Coach House, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Clover Cottage in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Clover Cottage, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Clover Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clover Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

The Old Coach House in Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Old Coach House, Moniaive

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Swallow Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Avala Apartment in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Avala Apartment, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avala Apartment self catering accommodation in Perranporth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avala Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avala Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Thatch in Shorwell, Isle of Wight, South East England

Little Thatch, Shorwell

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Little Thatch self catering accommodation in Shorwell, Isle of Wight sleeps 8. 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 Little Thatch start from £497 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Thatch


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bettyscot in Redruth, Cornwall, South-West-England

Bettyscot, Redruth

Breaks in CornwallSouth-West-England

Bettyscot self catering accommodation in Redruth, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bettyscot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bettyscot start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bettyscot


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Osprey View in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Osprey View, Creetown

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Osprey View self catering accommodation in Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Osprey View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Osprey View start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osprey View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The White House in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire, North East England

The White House, Middleton On The Wolds

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The White House self catering accommodation in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The White House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Kylebeg Cottage in Lackan, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Kylebeg Cottage, Lackan

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

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


Sleeps 4 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