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

Ty Kilmore in Cemmaes, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty Kilmore, Cemmaes

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty Kilmore self catering accommodation in Cemmaes, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Kilmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Kilmore start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Kilmore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sweeney Cottage in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sweeney Cottage, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

School House in Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

School House, Bradnop

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

School House self catering accommodation in Bradnop, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at School House start from £640 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about School House


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

Hunter Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Hunter Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Hunter Cottage self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hunter Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunter Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunter Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Bull Barn in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Bull Barn, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bull Barn self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 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 Bull Barn start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Barn


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

Whiteholme Cottage in Backbarrow, Cumbria, North West England

Whiteholme Cottage, Backbarrow

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Whiteholme Cottage self catering accommodation in Backbarrow, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Whiteholme Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteholme Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craig Tudor in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig Tudor, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig Tudor self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Craig Tudor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craig Tudor start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig Tudor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Curlew Cottage in Bardsea, Cumbria, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Bardsea

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Bardsea, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Chapel View in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Chapel View, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Chapel View self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Chapel View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel View start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kittys in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, North West England

Kittys, Marple Bridge

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Kittys self catering accommodation in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kittys start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittys


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites