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

Jolen in Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Jolen, Hemsby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Jolen self catering accommodation in Hemsby, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Jolen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jolen start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jolen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Manod View in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Manod View, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Manod View self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manod View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manod View start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manod View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Swallow Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire 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. Swallow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


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

The Bull Pen in Eye, Suffolk, East England

The Bull Pen, Eye

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Eye, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bull Pen start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Rock House in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Rock House, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rock House self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle View in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Castle View, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Castle View self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Castle View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle View start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable 1 in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Stable 1, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Stable 1 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable 1 start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable 1


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Fieldside Apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Fieldside Apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fieldside Apartment self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fieldside Apartment start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fieldside Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Number 9 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 9 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 9 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 9 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 9 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 9 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Arosfa in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arosfa, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arosfa self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arosfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arosfa start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arosfa


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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