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

View Point Cottage in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

View Point Cottage, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

View Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . View Point Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at View Point Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about View Point Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Pottery in Urchfont, Wiltshire, South West England

The Pottery, Urchfont

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Pottery in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Pottery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pottery start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pottery


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Mountain View in Arnside, Cumbria, North West England

Mountain View, Arnside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Arnside, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mountain View start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available

Heather Glen in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Heather Glen, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Heather Glen self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Glen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Glen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hill House in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hill House, Eynsham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hill House in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hill House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Creag Hastin in Gairloch, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Creag Hastin, Gairloch

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Creag Hastin self catering accommodation in Gairloch, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Creag Hastin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creag Hastin start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creag Hastin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Strand Road in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strand Road, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strand Road self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Road start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Dolfor in Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Dolfor, Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Dolfor self catering accommodation in Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dolfor start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolfor


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Wennol in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Wennol, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Wennol self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Wennol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Wennol start from £421 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Wennol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lowen Penty in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Lowen Penty, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lowen Penty self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lowen Penty start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lowen Penty


Sleeps 4

 

 

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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