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

Seaside Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seaside Cottage, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford 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. Prices at Seaside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Grooms Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Grooms Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grooms Cottage in North West 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Grooms Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Smardale Hall in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Smardale Hall, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Smardale Hall self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria 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 Smardale Hall start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smardale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lough Cluhir Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage, Union Hall

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Cluhir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Cluhir Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Cluhir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moy Haven in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Moy Haven, Swinford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Moy Haven self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Moy Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moy Haven start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moy Haven


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

1 Quay Hill in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

1 Quay Hill, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

1 Quay Hill self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Quay Hill start from £475 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Quay Hill


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Beech Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Beech Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greenfinch in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Greenfinch, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenfinch self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greenfinch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenfinch start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfinch


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Duckling in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Duckling, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Duckling self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Duckling start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Duckling


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Spout Cottage in Gratton, Derbyshire, Central England

Spout Cottage, Gratton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spout Cottage self catering accommodation in Gratton, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Spout Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spout Cottage start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spout Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool 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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