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

Llwynditw Farm in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Llwynditw Farm, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Llwynditw Farm self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwynditw Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwynditw Farm start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwynditw Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Tyddyn in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyddyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Cow Byre Cottage in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cow Byre Cottage, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cow Byre Cottage self catering accommodation in Wrelton, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cow Byre Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cow Byre Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron-y-Bryn Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron-y-Bryn Cottage


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

Curragh View in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Curragh View, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Curragh View self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Curragh View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curragh View start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curragh View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Long Barn in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Long Barn, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

22 Thirlmere in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

22 Thirlmere, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

22 Thirlmere self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . 22 Thirlmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 22 Thirlmere start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Thirlmere


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

4 Martins Row in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Martins Row, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Martins Row self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Martins Row start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Martins Row


Sleeps 4 Garden

4 Hill Top Fold in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Hill Top Fold, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Hill Top Fold self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Hill Top Fold start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Hill Top Fold


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunny Halt in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

Sunny Halt, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Sunny Halt in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sunny Halt start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Halt


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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