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

Sea View House in Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sea View House, Uig

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Sea View House self catering accommodation in Uig, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View House start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Halfen Granary in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

Halfen Granary, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Halfen Granary self catering accommodation in Llanfyllin, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Halfen Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Halfen Granary start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halfen Granary


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rahona Roots in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Rahona Roots, Carrigaholt

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rahona Roots self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rahona Roots does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rahona Roots start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rahona Roots


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bodlondeb in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bodlondeb, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bodlondeb self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bodlondeb start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bodlondeb


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moor Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Moor Cottage, Rathmullan

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Moor Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moor Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millennium Cottage in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Millennium Cottage, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Millennium Cottage self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Millennium Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millennium Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Honey Bee Cottage in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Honey Bee Cottage, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honey Bee Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Honey Bee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honey Bee Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honey Bee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Queens Cottage in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Queens Cottage, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Queens Cottage self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Queens Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Queens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Hope Cottages in St Helens, Isle of Wight, South East England

2 Hope Cottages, St Helens

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

2 Hope Cottages self catering accommodation in St Helens, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Hope Cottages start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hope Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

Harbour View Apartment in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Harbour View Apartment, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Harbour View Apartment self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Harbour View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harbour View Apartment start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour View Apartment


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

 

 

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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