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

Quarryside in Muckton Bottom, Lincolnshire, East England

Quarryside, Muckton Bottom

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Quarryside self catering accommodation in Muckton Bottom, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Quarryside start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quarryside


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 Beach Terrace in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

1 Beach Terrace, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

1 Beach Terrace self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 Beach Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Beach Terrace start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Beach Terrace


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bryn Awel in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bryn Awel, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bryn Awel self catering accommodation in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bryn Awel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Awel start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Awel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Becks Fold in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Becks Fold, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Becks Fold self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Becks Fold start from £747 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Becks Fold


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

38 Lon Y Mes in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

38 Lon Y Mes, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

38 Lon Y Mes self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . 38 Lon Y Mes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Lon Y Mes start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Lon Y Mes


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Killeenleigh Cottage in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Killeenleigh Cottage, Glandore

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Killeenleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Killeenleigh Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeenleigh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Darwin Cottage in Llansilin, Powys, Mid Wales

Darwin Cottage, Llansilin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Darwin Cottage self catering accommodation in Llansilin, Powys sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Darwin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Darwin Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darwin Cottage


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

The Bull Barn in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Bull Barn, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bull Barn self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Bull Barn start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Moat Farm Cottage in Wood Dalling, Norfolk, East England

Moat Farm Cottage, Wood Dalling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moat Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Wood Dalling, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moat Farm Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moat Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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