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

Trevellyan Farm in Lanivet, Cornwall, South West England

Trevellyan Farm, Lanivet

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevellyan Farm self catering accommodation in Lanivet, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Trevellyan Farm start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevellyan Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cygnet in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset, South West England

The Cygnet, Haselbury Plucknett

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Cygnet self catering accommodation in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cygnet start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cygnet


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Curlew in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Curlew start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 4 Garden

Oak Lodge in Kiltegan, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Oak Lodge, Kiltegan

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Oak Lodge self catering accommodation in Kiltegan, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Lodge start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Generals Cottage in Penallt, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Generals Cottage, Penallt

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Generals Cottage self catering accommodation in Penallt, Monmouthshire 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. Prices at The Generals Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Generals Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Captains Hideaway in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Captains Hideaway, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Captains Hideaway self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Captains Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Captains Hideaway start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Captains Hideaway


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Beudy Bach in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Beudy Bach, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Beudy Bach self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beudy Bach start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beudy Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Poulnasherry Lodge in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Poulnasherry Lodge, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Poulnasherry Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Poulnasherry Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poulnasherry Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poulnasherry Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Green Corner in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

Green Corner, Fishbourne

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Green Corner self catering accommodation in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Green Corner start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Green Corner


Sleeps 6 Garden

Gaylebeck Gallery in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Gaylebeck Gallery, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Gaylebeck Gallery self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gaylebeck Gallery start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gaylebeck Gallery


Sleeps 4 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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