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

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron-y-Bryn Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron-y-Bryn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

The Stamp Office in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

The Stamp Office, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

The Stamp Office self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stamp Office does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stamp Office start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stamp Office


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Holly Cottage in Balcombe, West Sussex, South East England

Holly Cottage, Balcombe

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Balcombe, West Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Holly Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Redcoat Cottage in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Redcoat Cottage, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Redcoat Cottage self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Redcoat Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redcoat Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcoat Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

An Tiaracht in Chapeltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tiaracht, Chapeltown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tiaracht self catering accommodation in Chapeltown, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tiaracht start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tiaracht


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blackberry Lane in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

Blackberry Lane, Quin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Blackberry Lane self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Blackberry Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackberry Lane start from £175 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Lane


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Parsonage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

The Parsonage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Parsonage self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Parsonage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Parsonage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Coach House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Radharc Na Hoilleann in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Radharc Na Hoilleann start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Hoilleann


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 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