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 Old School Room in Longhorsley, Northumberland, North East England

The Old School Room, Longhorsley

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old School Room self catering accommodation in Longhorsley, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Old School Room start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School Room


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Aras Mhuire in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Aras Mhuire, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Aras Mhuire self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Aras Mhuire start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Mhuire


Sleeps 4 Garden

Traeth Atsain in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Traeth Atsain, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Traeth Atsain self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Traeth Atsain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traeth Atsain start from £457 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traeth Atsain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Bank House Farm in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Bank House Farm, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Bank House Farm self catering accommodation in St Davids, Pembrokeshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bank House Farm start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank House Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Leven in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

St Leven, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

St Leven self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Leven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Leven start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Leven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Tamar View in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

2 Tamar View, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 Tamar View self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 Tamar View start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Tamar View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Studio in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

The Studio, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Studio self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Studio start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Annexe in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Annexe, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd 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. The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


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

Rose Barn in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Barn in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Penrallt Cottage in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penrallt Cottage, Y Felinheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penrallt Cottage self catering accommodation in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penrallt Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penrallt Cottage


Sleeps 6 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

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