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

Honeystone in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

Honeystone, Meerbrook

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Honeystone self catering accommodation in Meerbrook, Staffordshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeystone start from £463 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeystone


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glasha Môr in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Glasha Môr, Doolin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Glasha Môr self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glasha Môr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glasha Môr start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasha Môr


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Morfa Isaf Farm in Llangrannog, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Morfa Isaf Farm, Llangrannog

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Morfa Isaf Farm self catering accommodation in Llangrannog, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Morfa Isaf Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Morfa Isaf Farm start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morfa Isaf Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Stable Cottage in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Stable Cottage, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Stable Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Garden View in Lixwm, Flintshire, North Wales

Garden View, Lixwm

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Garden View self catering accommodation in Lixwm, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Garden View start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ranby Hill Barn in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East England

Ranby Hill Barn, Horncastle

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Ranby Hill Barn self catering accommodation in Horncastle, Lincolnshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ranby Hill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ranby Hill Barn start from £839 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ranby Hill Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Conservatory in Parwich, Derbyshire, Central England

The Conservatory, Parwich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Conservatory self catering accommodation in Parwich, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Conservatory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Conservatory start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Conservatory


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ocean View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Sessingham Cottage in North Cornelly, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Sessingham Cottage, North Cornelly

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Sessingham Cottage self catering accommodation in North Cornelly, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sessingham Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sessingham Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Badgers Brook in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Badgers Brook, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Badgers Brook in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Badgers Brook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badgers Brook start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Brook


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites