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

Pennine View in Harmby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pennine View, Harmby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pennine View self catering accommodation in Harmby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pennine View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennine View start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennine View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Lodge in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, South West England

Lavender Lodge, Charlton Horethorne

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Lavender Lodge self catering accommodation in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lavender Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Stable Cottage, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

12 Mountshannon Cottages in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages, Mountshannon

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Mountshannon Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Mountshannon Cottages start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Mountshannon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 15 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

No 15, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

No 15 self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 15 start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 15


Sleeps 4 Garden

Penffynnon in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Penffynnon, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Penffynnon self catering accommodation in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penffynnon start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penffynnon


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Firhaven in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Firhaven, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Firhaven self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Firhaven start from £565 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firhaven


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bridge Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Bridge Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Dig Barn in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Dig Barn, Fenny Bentley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Dig Barn self catering accommodation in Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dig Barn start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dig Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Honeysuckle in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


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.

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