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

Ashley House in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, South West England

Ashley House, Piddletrenthide

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Ashley House self catering accommodation in Piddletrenthide, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Ashley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ashley House start from £827 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashley House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

River House in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

River House, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

River House self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River House start from £769 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blackwater Chalet in Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

Blackwater Chalet, Kinlochleven

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Blackwater Chalet self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven, Argyll sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blackwater Chalet start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Groes Newydd in Llandecwyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Groes Newydd, Llandecwyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Groes Newydd self catering accommodation in Llandecwyn, Gwynedd 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. Groes Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Groes Newydd start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Groes Newydd


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

Derriana Lodge in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Derriana Lodge, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Derriana Lodge self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derriana Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derriana Lodge start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derriana Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Highgate in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Highgate, Llandudno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Highgate self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 10. 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 Highgate start from £397 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highgate


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

Rosewaters Cottage in Astley Burf, Worcestershire, West England

Rosewaters Cottage, Astley Burf

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Rosewaters Cottage self catering accommodation in Astley Burf, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Rosewaters Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosewaters Cottage start from £453 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosewaters Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Whiskeybae in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

Whiskeybae, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Whiskeybae self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Whiskeybae start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiskeybae


Sleeps 2

Crop Vale Farm in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Crop Vale Farm, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Crop Vale Farm self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Crop Vale Farm start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crop Vale Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Elder Bank in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

Elder Bank, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Elder Bank self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Elder Bank start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elder Bank


Sleeps 2 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 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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