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

Roe Deer Lodge in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

Roe Deer Lodge, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Roe Deer Lodge self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Roe Deer Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roe Deer Lodge start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roe Deer Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Meadow View in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Meadow View, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Meadow View start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Glen Dessary in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Glen Dessary, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Glen Dessary self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Glen Dessary start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Dessary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Old Laundry Mews in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Old Laundry Mews, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Old Laundry Mews self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Laundry Mews start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Laundry Mews


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Moorings in Ramsgate, Kent, South East England

The Moorings, Ramsgate

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Moorings self catering accommodation in Ramsgate, Kent sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Moorings start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Howe End Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Howe End Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Howe End Cottage in North East England 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: Garden . Howe End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howe End Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howe End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

20 Cae Penrallt in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

20 Cae Penrallt, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

20 Cae Penrallt self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 20 Cae Penrallt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 20 Cae Penrallt start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 20 Cae Penrallt


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ysgubor Isaf in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ysgubor Isaf, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ysgubor Isaf in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ysgubor Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor Isaf start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Isaf


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

An Lisin in Ring, County Waterford, Ireland South

An Lisin, Ring

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

An Lisin self catering accommodation in Ring, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . An Lisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lisin start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lisin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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