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

Bluebell Cottage in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Bluebell Cottage, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Tyn Lon Cottages in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

2 Tyn Lon Cottages, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

2 Tyn Lon Cottages self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Tyn Lon Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Tyn Lon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gateway Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Gateway Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Gateway Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gateway Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gateway Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Riverside Bungalows in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

3 Riverside Bungalows, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

3 Riverside Bungalows in North Wales 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 . Prices at 3 Riverside Bungalows start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Riverside Bungalows


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Bruach Na Haille in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland West

Bruach Na Haille, Killadysert

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bruach Na Haille self catering accommodation in Killadysert, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bruach Na Haille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bruach Na Haille start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bruach Na Haille


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sycamore Lodge in Hinstock, Shropshire, West England

Sycamore Lodge, Hinstock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sycamore Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinstock, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sycamore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Dolphin Bach in Mold, Flintshire, North Wales

Dolphin Bach, Mold

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Dolphin Bach self catering accommodation in Mold, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dolphin Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin Bach start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Melbrae House in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Melbrae House, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Melbrae House self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Melbrae House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melbrae House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Starfish Cottage in Salen, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Starfish Cottage, Salen

Breaks in Isle of MullHighlands Scotland

Starfish Cottage self catering accommodation in Salen, Isle of Mull sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Starfish Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Starfish Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Starfish Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden 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.

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