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

2 Capel Gwyn in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Capel Gwyn, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Capel Gwyn self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Capel Gwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Capel Gwyn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Capel Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beachside Hideaway in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Beachside Hideaway, Courtown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Beachside Hideaway self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beachside Hideaway start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Trainers House in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Trainers House, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Trainers House self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Trainers House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Trainers House start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Trainers House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Driftwood in Milford On Sea, Hampshire, South East England

Driftwood, Milford On Sea

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Milford On Sea, Hampshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Driftwood start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Primrose Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden

Avrils Cottage in Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Avrils Cottage, Reydon

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Avrils Cottage self catering accommodation in Reydon, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Avrils Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avrils Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avrils Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Grist Mill Cottage in Fontmell Magna, Dorset, South West England

Grist Mill Cottage, Fontmell Magna

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Grist Mill Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grist Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grist Mill Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grist Mill Cottage


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

K C Cottage in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

K C Cottage, Quilty

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

K C Cottage self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . K C Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at K C Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about K C Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Bwthyn in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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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