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

The Gallery Apartment in Loton Park, Shropshire, West England

The Gallery Apartment, Loton Park

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Gallery Apartment self catering accommodation in Loton Park, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gallery Apartment start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gallery Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden

Willowbrook Cottage in Askill, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Willowbrook Cottage, Askill

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Willowbrook Cottage self catering accommodation in Askill, County Leitrim sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willowbrook Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowbrook Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Railway Terrace in Froghall, Staffordshire, Central England

5 Railway Terrace, Froghall

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

5 Railway Terrace self catering accommodation in Froghall, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Railway Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Railway Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Railway Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Alynfa in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Alynfa, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Alynfa self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Alynfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alynfa start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alynfa


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bay Cottage in Gurnard, Isle of Wight, South East England

Bay Cottage, Gurnard

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Bay Cottage self catering accommodation in Gurnard, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bay Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

41 Morriscastle in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford, Ireland South

41 Morriscastle, Morriscastle Village

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

41 Morriscastle self catering accommodation in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 41 Morriscastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 41 Morriscastle start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 41 Morriscastle


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolphins Watch in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

Dolphins Watch, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dolphins Watch self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dolphins Watch start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphins Watch


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Homes in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Homes, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Homes self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Homes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Homes start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Daisy Cottage in Tinahely, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Daisy Cottage, Tinahely

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Tinahely, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pheasant Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pheasant Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Belford, Northumberland 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 Pheasant Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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