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

Chapel Barn in Trellech, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Chapel Barn, Trellech

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Chapel Barn self catering accommodation in Trellech, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Chapel Barn start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Eastfield in Corbridge, Northumberland, North East England

Eastfield, Corbridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Eastfield in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eastfield start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastfield


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ard Mo Chroi in Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland South

Ard Mo Chroi, Ballyvourney

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ard Mo Chroi self catering accommodation in Ballyvourney, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ard Mo Chroi start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Mo Chroi


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

8 Benjamin Close in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Benjamin Close, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Benjamin Close self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 8 Benjamin Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Benjamin Close start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Benjamin Close


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Lodge in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bluebell Lodge, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bluebell Lodge self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Bluebell Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Lodge start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Lower Forge in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, West England

Lower Forge, Minchinhampton

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Lower Forge self catering accommodation in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lower Forge start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Forge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sandlings in Hollesley, Suffolk, East England

Sandlings, Hollesley

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sandlings self catering accommodation in Hollesley, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sandlings start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandlings


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Ivy Dene Cottages in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Ivy Dene Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Ivy Dene Cottages start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Ivy Dene Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Snowdrop Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Snowdrop Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Snowdrop Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Smardale Hall in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Smardale Hall, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Smardale Hall self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 8. 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 Smardale Hall start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smardale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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