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

The Arch in Pant Glas, Shropshire, West England

The Arch, Pant Glas

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Arch self catering accommodation in Pant Glas, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Arch start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arch


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bryn Cemlyn in Ganllwyd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Cemlyn, Ganllwyd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Cemlyn self catering accommodation in Ganllwyd, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Bryn Cemlyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Cemlyn start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Cemlyn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Games room

Rhydloew in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Rhydloew, Llanuwchllyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Rhydloew self catering accommodation in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rhydloew start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhydloew


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Heath Cottage in Edale, Derbyshire, Central England

Heath Cottage, Edale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Heath Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Heath Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heath Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

8 Tawney House in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

8 Tawney House, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

8 Tawney House self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 8 Tawney House start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Tawney House


Sleeps 4

Stable 2 in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Stable 2, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Stable 2 in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable 2 start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Point Cottage in Preston-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Point Cottage, Preston-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Preston-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Point Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Point Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Point Cottage


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

Burren View in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren View, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren View self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Burren View start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cobbled Corner in Elton, Derbyshire, Central England

Cobbled Corner, Elton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Cobbled Corner self catering accommodation in Elton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cobbled Corner start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobbled Corner


Sleeps 2 Garden

Alpine Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Alpine Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Alpine Lodge in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Alpine Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alpine Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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