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

Davidson Cottage in Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland North

Davidson Cottage, Burtonport

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut Cottage in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chestnut Cottage, Kettlewell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chestnut Cottage self catering accommodation in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Fron in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Y Fron, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Y Fron self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Fron start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Fron


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carmels Lodge in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Carmels Lodge, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Carmels Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carmels Lodge start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carmels Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Olde Sunday School in Rejerrah, Cornwall, South West England

The Olde Sunday School, Rejerrah

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Olde Sunday School self catering accommodation in Rejerrah, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Olde Sunday School start from £367 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olde Sunday School


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Westmorland Lodge in Allithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Westmorland Lodge, Allithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Westmorland Lodge self catering accommodation in Allithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Westmorland Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westmorland Lodge start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westmorland Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Annes Beach Cottage in Kincasslagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Annes Beach Cottage, Kincasslagh

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Annes Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincasslagh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Annes Beach Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annes Beach Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Randel in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Randel, Bassenthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Randel in North 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: Garden . Randel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Randel start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randel


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Quarter Cottage in Ledsham, Cheshire, North West England

Quarter Cottage, Ledsham

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Quarter Cottage self catering accommodation in Ledsham, Cheshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Quarter Cottage start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quarter Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Pulrose in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pulrose, Bull Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pulrose self catering accommodation in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pulrose start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pulrose


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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