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

Little Acre in Langtoft, North Yorkshire, North East England

Little Acre, Langtoft

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Little Acre self catering accommodation in Langtoft, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Little Acre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Acre start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Acre


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Camellia Cottage in East Taphouse, Cornwall, South West England

Camellia Cottage, East Taphouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Camellia Cottage self catering accommodation in East Taphouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Camellia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Camellia Cottage start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camellia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Barn, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Barn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn start from £830 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lanes Barn in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lanes Barn, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lanes Barn self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lanes Barn start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lanes Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Cottage in Sinnington, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Sinnington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Sinnington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Becks Fold in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Becks Fold, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Becks Fold self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Becks Fold start from £747 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Becks Fold


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Noras Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Noras Cottage, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Noras Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Noras Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Noras Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noras Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunny Bank in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

Sunny Bank, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Sunny Bank self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunny Bank start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Bank


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Grain Store in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Grain Store, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Grain Store self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Grain Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grain Store start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grain Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Daisy Cottage in Tinahely, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Daisy Cottage, Tinahely

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Tinahely, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden 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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