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

Homestone Farm in Campbeltown, Argyll, West Scotland

Homestone Farm, Campbeltown

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Homestone Farm self catering accommodation in Campbeltown, Argyll sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Homestone Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Homestone Farm start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestone Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Even Tide in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Even Tide, Schull

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Even Tide self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Even Tide start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Even Tide


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Leasowes Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Leasowes Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Leasowes Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Leasowes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leasowes Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leasowes Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Smithfield in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Smithfield, Kilgetty

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Smithfield self catering accommodation in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Smithfield start from £169 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smithfield


Sleeps 2 Garden

Oak Cottage in Penysarn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Oak Cottage, Penysarn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Penysarn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Burke Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Burke Cottage, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Burke Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burke Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burke Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burke Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greshornish Boathouse in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Greshornish Boathouse, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Greshornish Boathouse self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Greshornish Boathouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greshornish Boathouse start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greshornish Boathouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Billingsley, Shropshire, West England

The Byre, Billingsley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Billingsley, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 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 Fishing close by Garden

62 Wellington Street in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

62 Wellington Street, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

62 Wellington Street self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 62 Wellington Street start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 62 Wellington Street


Sleeps 8 Garden

Millstones in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Millstones, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Millstones in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Millstones start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstones


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by 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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