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

Rose Barn in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Barn in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Middle Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Middle Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Middle Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Middle Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Barn start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Heavenly View in Eskdale, Cumbria, North West England

Heavenly View, Eskdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Heavenly View self catering accommodation in Eskdale, Cumbria sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Heavenly View start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heavenly View


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

Kingsway in Ubbeston, Suffolk, East England

Kingsway, Ubbeston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Kingsway self catering accommodation in Ubbeston, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kingsway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingsway start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingsway


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

10 Monarch Country Apartments in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

10 Monarch Country Apartments, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

10 Monarch Country Apartments self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 10 Monarch Country Apartments start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Monarch Country Apartments


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sheehan Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sheehan Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sheehan Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sheehan Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheehan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Stable in Weston, Shropshire, West England

The Old Stable, Weston

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Stable self catering accommodation in Weston, Shropshire sleeps 5. 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 The Old Stable start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stable


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tyn y Berth in Talsarnau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyn y Berth, Talsarnau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyn y Berth self catering accommodation in Talsarnau, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tyn y Berth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn y Berth start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn y Berth


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caher House in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Caher House, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Caher House self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caher House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caher House


Sleeps 8 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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