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

Fincraigs Farm Cottage in Newport on Tay, Fife, Central Scotland

Fincraigs Farm Cottage, Newport on Tay

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Fincraigs Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Newport on Tay, Fife sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fincraigs Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fincraigs Farm Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fincraigs Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Robeth in Rhos-On-Sea, Conwy, North Wales

Robeth, Rhos-On-Sea

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Robeth self catering accommodation in Rhos-On-Sea, Conwy sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Robeth start from £462 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robeth


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Waterloo Cottage Annexe in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waterloo Cottage Annexe, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waterloo Cottage Annexe self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Waterloo Cottage Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterloo Cottage Annexe start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterloo Cottage Annexe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Hat Shop in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Hat Shop, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Hat Shop self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Hat Shop start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Hat Shop


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mount Brandon Cottage in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mount Brandon Cottage, Cloghane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mount Brandon Cottage self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mount Brandon Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mount Brandon Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

River House in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

River House, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

River House self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River House start from £769 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

12 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

6 Abbey Terrace in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

6 Abbey Terrace, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

6 Abbey Terrace self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Abbey Terrace start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Abbey Terrace


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

Blythe Cottage in Westgate, Northumberland, North East England

Blythe Cottage, Westgate

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Blythe Cottage self catering accommodation in Westgate, Northumberland 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. Blythe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blythe Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blythe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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