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

Market Cottage in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Market Cottage, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Market Cottage self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys 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. Market Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Market Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Market Cottage


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

Town End Farmhouse in Newby Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Farmhouse, Newby Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newby Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Town End Farmhouse start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

17 Millgate in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

17 Millgate, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

17 Millgate self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 17 Millgate start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Millgate


Sleeps 4 Garden

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oxdales Cottage in Alsop Moor, Derbyshire, Central England

Oxdales Cottage, Alsop Moor

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Oxdales Cottage self catering accommodation in Alsop Moor, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oxdales Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oxdales Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

5 Havens End in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Havens End, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Havens End self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Havens End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Havens End start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Havens End


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Byre, Llanddewi Skirrid

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Byre self catering accommodation in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rock Mill Cottage in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Rock Mill Cottage, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Rock Mill Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rock Mill Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Mill Cottage


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

Greystones in Milnthorpe, Cumbria, North West England

Greystones, Milnthorpe

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Greystones self catering accommodation in Milnthorpe, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Greystones start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Cerrig in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Cerrig, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Cerrig self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Cerrig start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cerrig


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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