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

Brucanich Cottage in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Brucanich Cottage, Kingussie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Brucanich Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingussie, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. 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 Brucanich Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brucanich Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Droumatouk Cottage in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Droumatouk Cottage, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Droumatouk Cottage self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Droumatouk Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Droumatouk Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Droumatouk Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pennine View in Harmby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pennine View, Harmby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pennine View self catering accommodation in Harmby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pennine View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennine View start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennine View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hollyside Cottage in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hollyside Cottage, Hutton-Le-Hole

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hollyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hollyside Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

9 Ravens Point Cottage in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage, Curracloe

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Ravens Point Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Ravens Point Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Farmhouse in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Farmhouse, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £396 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


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

Coachmans Cottage in Pentewan, Cornwall, South West England

Coachmans Cottage, Pentewan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coachmans Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentewan, Cornwall 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. Prices at Coachmans Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Willow Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Amber Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Amber Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Amber Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Amber Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Amber Cottage start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amber Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Old Manor House in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Old Manor House, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Old Manor House self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Manor House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Manor House start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Manor House


Sleeps 6 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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