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

Summertime Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Summertime Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Summertime Lodge self catering accommodation in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Summertime Lodge start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summertime Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Golf View Farmhouse in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Golf View Farmhouse, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Golf View Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Golf View Farmhouse start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf View Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Ivy Cottage, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shells Cottage in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Shells Cottage, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shells Cottage self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Shells Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shells Cottage start from £685 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shells Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Stable Loft in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Stable Loft, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Stable Loft self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable Loft start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Loft


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Grove House in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Grove House, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

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


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bayswater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayswater, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayswater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bayswater start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayswater


Sleeps 4 Garden

West Shaw Cote Cottage in Askrigg, North Yorkshire, North East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage, Askrigg

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage self catering accommodation in Askrigg, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West Shaw Cote Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Shaw Cote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cavan Hill Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cavan Hill Cottage, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cavan Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cavan Hill Cottage start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cavan Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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