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

Deer Park Bungalow in Loton Park, Shropshire, West England

Deer Park Bungalow, Loton Park

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Deer Park Bungalow self catering accommodation in Loton Park, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Deer Park Bungalow start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Deer Park Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Garden

Dolan Cottage in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Dolan Cottage, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dolan Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Dolan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolan Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Woodland Cottage in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

Woodland Cottage, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £153 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 2

The Old Dairy in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, South West England

The Old Dairy, Broadwoodkelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Broadwoodkelly, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kwai Cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

Kwai Cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kwai Cottage self catering accommodation in Portreath, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kwai Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kwai Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kwai Cottage


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

Newton Bungalow in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Newton Bungalow, Neyland

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Newton Bungalow self catering accommodation in Neyland, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Newton Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newton Bungalow start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newton Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cairn View in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire, West Scotland

Cairn View, Arrochar

Breaks in DunbartonshireWest Scotland

Cairn View self catering accommodation in Arrochar, Dunbartonshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Cairn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cairn View start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cairn View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Trenwith in Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Trenwith, Looe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trenwith in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trenwith start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trenwith


Sleeps 4 Garden

Henberry in Romaldkirk, County Durham, North East England

Henberry, Romaldkirk

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Henberry in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Henberry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Henberry start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henberry


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Crich, Derbyshire, Central England

The Coach House, Crich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Crich, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 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

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