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

Coast View Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Coast View Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Coast View Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coast View Cottage start from £328 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coast View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Weavers Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Weavers Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Weavers Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Weavers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weavers Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weavers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Piercebridge, County Durham, North East England

Rose Cottage, Piercebridge

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Rose Cottage in North East 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 . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


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

Strathisla in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Strathisla, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Strathisla self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Strathisla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strathisla start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strathisla


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

The Byre in Wentnor, Shropshire, Central England

The Byre, Wentnor

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Wentnor, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Jet Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Jet Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Jet Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Jet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jet Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Ocean View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Y Cartws in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Cartws, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Cartws self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Cartws does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Cartws start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Cartws


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hunters Lodge in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Hunters Lodge, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hunters Lodge self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hunters Lodge start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunters Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Renvyle Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Renvyle Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Renvyle Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Renvyle Cottage start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle Cottage


Sleeps 2 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 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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