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

Bakers Retreat in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Bakers Retreat, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Bakers Retreat self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bakers Retreat start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bakers Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


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

Hollins Farm Barn in New Hutton, Cumbria, North West England

Hollins Farm Barn, New Hutton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hollins Farm Barn self catering accommodation in New Hutton, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hollins Farm Barn start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollins Farm Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Campion Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Campion Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Campion Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Campion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Campion Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Campion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

The Coach House- Coastguard Court in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House- Coastguard Court start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House- Coastguard Court


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cottage 1 in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cottage 1, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cottage 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage 1 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage 1


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ivy Cottage in Glencoe, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Ivy Cottage, Glencoe

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Glencoe, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bull Pen in Eye, Suffolk, East England

The Bull Pen, Eye

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Eye, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bull Pen start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites