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

The Granary in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire, North Wales

The Granary, Pen-Y-Cefn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stable 2 in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Stable 2, Llanbedrog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Stable 2 in North Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable 2 start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Norton Grange in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire, Central England

Norton Grange, Norton Shropshire

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Norton Grange self catering accommodation in Norton Shropshire, Shropshire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Norton Grange does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Norton Grange start from £1214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Norton Grange


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Number 16 in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Number 16, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Number 16 self catering accommodation in Bowness, 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 Number 16 start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 16


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Cape Landings in Great Urswick, Cumbria, North West England

Cape Landings, Great Urswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cape Landings self catering accommodation in Great Urswick, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cape Landings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cape Landings start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cape Landings


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lavender Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lavender Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Rowan Tree Cottage in Old Glossop, Derbyshire, Central England

Rowan Tree Cottage, Old Glossop

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rowan Tree Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rowan Tree Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

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

Cosy Cottage in Dobwalls, Cornwall, South West England

Cosy Cottage, Dobwalls

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cosy Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cosy Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Quayside House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Quayside House, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


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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