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

Upper Rhyd Y Felin in Aberhafesp, Powys, Mid Wales

Upper Rhyd Y Felin, Aberhafesp

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Upper Rhyd Y Felin self catering accommodation in Aberhafesp, Powys sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Upper Rhyd Y Felin start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Rhyd Y Felin


Sleeps 4 Garden

Perriwinkle in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Perriwinkle, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Perriwinkle in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Perriwinkle start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Perriwinkle


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Luxury self catering

Tyn y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tyn y Mynydd start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn y Mynydd


Sleeps 8 Garden

West View Cottage in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

West View Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West View Cottage self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West View Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Blagdon Hill, Somerset, South West England

The Stables, Blagdon Hill

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Blagdon Hill, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stables start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lynch Cottage in Dottery, Dorset, South West England

Lynch Cottage, Dottery

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Lynch Cottage self catering accommodation in Dottery, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lynch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lynch Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lynch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

Hill Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Hill Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hill Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Christmas Cottage in Pensilva, Cornwall, South West England

Christmas Cottage, Pensilva

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Christmas Cottage self catering accommodation in Pensilva, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Christmas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Christmas Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Christmas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sky Blue Cottage in Braehead, Renfrewshire, South West Scotland

Sky Blue Cottage, Braehead

Breaks in RenfrewshireSouth West Scotland

Sky Blue Cottage self catering accommodation in Braehead, Renfrewshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sky Blue Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sky Blue Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sky Blue Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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