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

4 Bythynnod yr Aran in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

4 Bythynnod yr Aran, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

4 Bythynnod yr Aran self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 Bythynnod yr Aran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Bythynnod yr Aran start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Bythynnod yr Aran


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rockfield House in Moycullen, County Galway, Ireland West

Rockfield House, Moycullen

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rockfield House in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rockfield House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockfield House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Whiteley Royd Farm in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Whiteley Royd Farm, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Whiteley Royd Farm in North West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Whiteley Royd Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteley Royd Farm start from £465 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteley Royd Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Lodge Cottage in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lodge Cottage, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Lodge Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

In and Out Cottage in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

In and Out Cottage, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

In and Out Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at In and Out Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about In and Out Cottage


Sleeps 2 Open fire or wood burner

Bro Aeron Cottage in Llangeitho, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Bro Aeron Cottage, Llangeitho

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Bro Aeron Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangeitho, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bro Aeron Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bro Aeron Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

River Retreat in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

River Retreat, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

River Retreat self catering accommodation in Liskeard, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . River Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River Retreat start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Retreat


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Bullroom in Rhes-Y-Cae, Flintshire, North Wales

Bullroom, Rhes-Y-Cae

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Bullroom self catering accommodation in Rhes-Y-Cae, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bullroom start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bullroom


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Coach House, Corofin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen


Sleeps 6 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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