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

Stour Hill Barn in West Stour, Dorset, South West England

Stour Hill Barn, West Stour

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Stour Hill Barn self catering accommodation in West Stour, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stour Hill Barn start from £419 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stour Hill Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Root and Berry House in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

Root and Berry House, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Root and Berry House self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Root and Berry House start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Root and Berry House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Red Kites Retreat in Eglwysbach, Conwy, North Wales

Red Kites Retreat, Eglwysbach

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Red Kites Retreat in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Red Kites Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Red Kites Retreat start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Red Kites Retreat


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Serenity in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Serenity, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Serenity self catering accommodation in Embleton, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Serenity start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serenity


Sleeps 4 Garden

Y Beudy in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Y Beudy, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Y Beudy self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Y Beudy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Beudy start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Tara House in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Tara House, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Tara House self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tara House start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nut Cottage in Pentewan, Cornwall, South West England

Nut Cottage, Pentewan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Nut Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentewan, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Nut Cottage start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nut Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rack View in Culmstock, Devon, South West England

Rack View, Culmstock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rack View self catering accommodation in Culmstock, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rack View start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rack View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Mushroom House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Mushroom House, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Mushroom House in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mushroom House start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mushroom House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Willows in Bucknell, Shropshire, West England

The Willows, Bucknell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Willows self catering accommodation in Bucknell, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Willows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Willows start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Willows


Sleeps 8 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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