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

Caer Felin Bungalow in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Caer Felin Bungalow, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Caer Felin Bungalow self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 13. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Caer Felin Bungalow start from £544 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caer Felin Bungalow


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Games room

Willow Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Willow Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Pines Farm Cottages in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Pines Farm Cottages, Tadcaster

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Pines Farm Cottages self catering accommodation in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Pines Farm Cottages start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Pines Farm Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

16 Brunel Quays in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

16 Brunel Quays, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

16 Brunel Quays self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 16 Brunel Quays start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Brunel Quays


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Etland House in Preston Patrick, Cumbria, North West England

Etland House, Preston Patrick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Etland House self catering accommodation in Preston Patrick, Cumbria sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Etland House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Etland House start from £850 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Etland House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pool House in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Pool House, Poolewe

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Pool House self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pool House start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pool House


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

Ysgubor Penrallt in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgubor Penrallt, Y Felinheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgubor Penrallt self catering accommodation in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ysgubor Penrallt start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Penrallt


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Strand Road in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strand Road, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strand Road self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Road start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Wards Court 1 in Frampton On Severn, Gloucestershire, West England

Wards Court 1, Frampton On Severn

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Wards Court 1 self catering accommodation in Frampton On Severn, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Wards Court 1 start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wards Court 1


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

 

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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