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

Contention Barn in Penhallow, Cornwall, South West England

Contention Barn, Penhallow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Contention Barn self catering accommodation in Penhallow, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Contention Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Contention Barn start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Contention Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Northam Beach House in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Northam Beach House, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Northam Beach House self catering accommodation in Westward Ho, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Northam Beach House start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Northam Beach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Virginia Cottage in Disley, Cheshire, North West England

Virginia Cottage, Disley

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Virginia Cottage self catering accommodation in Disley, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Virginia Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Virginia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sallywood House in Ballybofey, County Donegal, Ireland North

Sallywood House, Ballybofey

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Sallywood House self catering accommodation in Ballybofey, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sallywood House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sallywood House start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sallywood House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

22 Cluain na Greine in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

22 Cluain na Greine, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

22 Cluain na Greine self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 22 Cluain na Greine start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Cluain na Greine


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Arches in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Arches, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Arches start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Cragg Cottage in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

Cragg Cottage, Lindale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cragg Cottage self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cragg Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cragg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn Goronwy in Talybont, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Goronwy, Talybont

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Goronwy self catering accommodation in Talybont, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tyddyn Goronwy start from £718 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Goronwy


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Glan Nug in Rhydlydan, Conwy, North Wales

Glan Nug, Rhydlydan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Glan Nug self catering accommodation in Rhydlydan, Conwy sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Glan Nug does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glan Nug start from £525 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glan Nug


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

Seaside Retreat in Deal, Kent, South East England

Seaside Retreat, Deal

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Seaside Retreat self catering accommodation in Deal, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaside Retreat start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Retreat


Sleeps 4 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 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