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

Connemara House in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Connemara House, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Connemara House self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Connemara House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Connemara House start from £133 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Connemara House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Morfa Isaf Farm in Llangrannog, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Morfa Isaf Farm, Llangrannog

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Morfa Isaf Farm self catering accommodation in Llangrannog, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Morfa Isaf Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Morfa Isaf Farm start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morfa Isaf Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Railway Cottage in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Railway Cottage, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Railway Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cider Barn in West Knoyle, Wiltshire, South West England

The Cider Barn, West Knoyle

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Cider Barn self catering accommodation in West Knoyle, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cider Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cider Barn start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Bull Hull in Hutton Roof, Cumbria, North West England

The Bull Hull, Hutton Roof

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Bull Hull self catering accommodation in Hutton Roof, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Bull Hull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bull Hull start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Hull


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

White Rock Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

White Rock Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

White Rock Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at White Rock Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Rock Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Number 7 in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Number 7, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Number 7 self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Number 7 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 7 start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 7


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Merlins House in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Merlins House, Llandeilo

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Merlins House self catering accommodation in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Merlins House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Merlins House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlins House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Darren House in Heol-Y-Cyw, Mid-Glamorgan, South Wales

Darren House, Heol-Y-Cyw

Breaks in Mid-GlamorganSouth Wales

Darren House self catering accommodation in Heol-Y-Cyw, Mid-Glamorgan sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Darren House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Darren House start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darren House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

No 1 Langdale in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

No 1 Langdale, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

No 1 Langdale self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 1 Langdale start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Langdale


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites