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

Wharf Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wharf Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wharf Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Wharf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharf Cottage start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharf Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Breens Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Breens Cottage, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Breens Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Breens Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

North Riding in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

North Riding, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

North Riding self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. North Riding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at North Riding start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Riding


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

The Dairy, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Coach House in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Coach House, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Coach House in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Coach House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Brewhouse in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Brewhouse, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Brewhouse self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Brewhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Brewhouse start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brewhouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Upper Lodge in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Upper Lodge, Morfa Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Upper Lodge self catering accommodation in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Upper Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Palm View in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Palm View, Ballyheigue

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Palm View 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Palm View start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Chestnuts in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire, North East England

Chestnuts, Thornton-Le-Dale

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Chestnuts self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Chestnuts does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chestnuts start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnuts


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Glenfrughart in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Glenfrughart, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Glenfrughart self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Glenfrughart start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenfrughart


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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