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

Y Bwythyn in Tregynon, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Bwythyn, Tregynon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Bwythyn in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Y Bwythyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Bwythyn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bryn Hyfryd in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Bryn Hyfryd, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Bryn Hyfryd self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bryn Hyfryd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Hyfryd start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd


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

Dacre Cottage in Morpeth, Northumberland, North East England

Dacre Cottage, Morpeth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dacre Cottage self catering accommodation in Morpeth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dacre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dacre Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dacre Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Beeches in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Beeches, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Beeches in South Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Beeches start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beeches


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Willow Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall 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. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Spinnaker in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Spinnaker, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Spinnaker self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Spinnaker start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinnaker


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cahilly Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Cahilly Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cahilly Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare 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 Cahilly Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahilly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Springfield Barn in Alton, Staffordshire, Central England

Springfield Barn, Alton

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Springfield Barn self catering accommodation in Alton, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Springfield Barn start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Springfield Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cilfach in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

Cilfach, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cilfach in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cilfach start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cilfach


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Crown Cottage in Penally, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Crown Cottage, Penally

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Crown Cottage self catering accommodation in Penally, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crown Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crown Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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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