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

Caise Geal in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caise Geal, Kilcrohane

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caise Geal self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caise Geal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caise Geal start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caise Geal


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cherry Tree Cottage in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cherry Tree Cottage, Sheriff Hutton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cherry Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Chalet in Burgh Castle, Norfolk, East England

The Chalet, Burgh Castle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Burgh Castle, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Chalet start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden

Topsy-Turvy Cottage in Worton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Topsy-Turvy Cottage, Worton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Topsy-Turvy Cottage in North West England 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 . It also has Internet access. Topsy-Turvy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Topsy-Turvy Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Topsy-Turvy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ship Inn in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ship Inn, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ship Inn self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 34. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ship Inn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ship Inn start from £1499 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ship Inn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bramble Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Bramble Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Bramble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Heights in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

The Heights, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

The Heights self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Heights start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Heights


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty John in Rowen, Conwy, North Wales

Ty John, Rowen

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty John self catering accommodation in Rowen, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty John does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty John start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty John


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Byre Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Old Byre Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Byre Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Byre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Byre Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Byre Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Foxholes in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Foxholes, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Foxholes in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Foxholes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxholes start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxholes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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