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

Mostyn House in Denbigh, Conwy, North Wales

Mostyn House, Denbigh

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mostyn House self catering accommodation in Denbigh, Conwy sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mostyn House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mostyn House


Sleeps 8 Garden

Ash Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Ash Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ash Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ash Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Milkmaids Parlour in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

Milkmaids Parlour, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Milkmaids Parlour self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Milkmaids Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milkmaids Parlour start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milkmaids Parlour


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Poplars in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

The Poplars, Hogsthorpe

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Poplars self catering accommodation in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Poplars start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Poplars


Sleeps 6 Garden

12 The Lawn in Castletownsend, County Cork, Ireland South

12 The Lawn, Castletownsend

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

12 The Lawn self catering accommodation in Castletownsend, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 12 The Lawn start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 The Lawn


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Olive Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Copper Olive Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Copper Olive Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Copper Olive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Copper Olive Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Olive Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bryn Hyfryd Bach in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bryn Hyfryd Bach start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hunters Moon Annexe in Fulford, East Yorkshire, North East England

Hunters Moon Annexe, Fulford

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Hunters Moon Annexe self catering accommodation in Fulford, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hunters Moon Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunters Moon Annexe start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunters Moon Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bron Danw in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bron Danw, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bron Danw self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bron Danw start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Danw


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodforde Cottage in Babcary, Somerset, South West England

Woodforde Cottage, Babcary

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Woodforde Cottage self catering accommodation in Babcary, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Woodforde Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodforde Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodforde Cottage


Sleeps 4 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