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

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ashfold Chalet in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ashfold Chalet, Pateley Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ashfold Chalet self catering accommodation in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ashfold Chalet start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashfold Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cloud Cottage in Leek , Staffordshire, Central England

Cloud Cottage, Leek

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Cloud Cottage self catering accommodation in Leek , Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cloud Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloud Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Brambles Cottage in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

Brambles Cottage, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Brambles Cottage self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Brambles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles Cottage start from £423 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

Bottomhouse Barn in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Bottomhouse Barn, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Bottomhouse Barn self catering accommodation in Ipstones, Staffordshire sleeps 15. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bottomhouse Barn start from £889 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bottomhouse Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

1 Newland House in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

1 Newland House, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

1 Newland House self catering accommodation in Newlands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Newland House start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Newland House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

7 Ivy Terrace in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd, North Wales

7 Ivy Terrace, Borth-Y-Gest

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

7 Ivy Terrace self catering accommodation in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 7 Ivy Terrace start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Ivy Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden

Fen Hide in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, East England

Fen Hide, Long Sutton

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Fen Hide self catering accommodation in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Fen Hide does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fen Hide start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fen Hide


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Y Stabal in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Stabal, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Stabal in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Stabal start from £384 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Stabal


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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 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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