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

Downsdale Cottage in Quarnford, Staffordshire, West England

Downsdale Cottage, Quarnford

Breaks in StaffordshireWest England

Downsdale Cottage self catering accommodation in Quarnford, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Downsdale Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downsdale Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Smalldale in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

Smalldale, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Smalldale self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Smalldale start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smalldale


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yr Hen Ysgol in Prenteg, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol, Prenteg

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol self catering accommodation in Prenteg, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Yr Hen Ysgol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Ysgol start from £428 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Ysgol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Southcliffe View in Netherton, West Yorkshire, North West England

Southcliffe View, Netherton

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Southcliffe View self catering accommodation in Netherton, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Southcliffe View start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Stoneycroft in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneycroft, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneycroft self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneycroft start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneycroft


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

The Watergate Apartment in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

The Watergate Apartment, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

The Watergate Apartment self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Watergate Apartment start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watergate Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Atlantic Star 1 in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Atlantic Star 1, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Atlantic Star 1 self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Atlantic Star 1 start from £151 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Star 1


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

West Winds in Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

West Winds, Torthorwald

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

West Winds self catering accommodation in Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . West Winds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Winds start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Winds


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn in Denbigh, Conwy, North Wales

Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn, Denbigh

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bryn Llwyn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Rua in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rua, Belmullet

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rua self catering accommodation in Belmullet, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rua does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rua start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rua


Sleeps 8 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites