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

Stable Cottage in Boldron , County Durham, North East England

Stable Cottage, Boldron

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Boldron , County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Heritage Grove Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Heritage Grove Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Heritage Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Heritage Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heritage Grove Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heritage Grove Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Sykes House Cottage in Halford, Shropshire, West England

Sykes House Cottage, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sykes House Cottage self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sykes House Cottage start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sykes House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Henrhiw Bach in Penmachno, Conwy, North Wales

Henrhiw Bach, Penmachno

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Henrhiw Bach in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Henrhiw Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Henrhiw Bach start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henrhiw Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Spiddal Thatch Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spiddal Thatch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal Thatch Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal Thatch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nether Barr Farmhouse in Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Nether Barr Farmhouse, Newton Stewart

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Nether Barr Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Nether Barr Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nether Barr Farmhouse start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nether Barr Farmhouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cogan Cottage in Cromane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cogan Cottage, Cromane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cogan Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromane, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cogan Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cogan Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Northam Beach House in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Northam Beach House, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Northam Beach House self catering accommodation in Westward Ho, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Northam Beach House start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Northam Beach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

74 Briggate in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

74 Briggate, Knaresborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

74 Briggate self catering accommodation in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 74 Briggate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 74 Briggate start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 74 Briggate


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

10 Croft Courtyard in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

10 Croft Courtyard, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

10 Croft Courtyard self catering accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 10 Croft Courtyard start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Croft Courtyard


Sleeps 2 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