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

Jacks Cottage in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

Jacks Cottage, Ballycotton

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Jacks Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jacks Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jacks Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pabo Lodge in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Pabo Lodge, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pabo Lodge self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pabo Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pabo Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pabo Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lyreboy in Glencar, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lyreboy, Glencar

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lyreboy self catering accommodation in Glencar, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lyreboy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyreboy start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyreboy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dundreggan in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dundreggan, Invermoriston

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Dundreggan self catering accommodation in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Dundreggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dundreggan start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dundreggan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Old Drapery in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Drapery, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Drapery self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Drapery start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Drapery


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Lily Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lily Cottage, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Fieldings Yard in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Fieldings Yard, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Fieldings Yard self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 1 Fieldings Yard start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Fieldings Yard


Sleeps 2

Barafundle House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Barafundle House, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Barafundle House self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Barafundle House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barafundle House start from £515 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barafundle House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Croft Granary in Stillington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Granary, Stillington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft Granary self catering accommodation in Stillington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Croft Granary start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Tregaron in Illogan Downs, Cornwall, South West England

Tregaron, Illogan Downs

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tregaron self catering accommodation in Illogan Downs, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tregaron start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tregaron


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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