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

Penmaen North Wing in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penmaen North Wing, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penmaen North Wing self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penmaen North Wing start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penmaen North Wing


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire, North Wales

The Granary, Pen-Y-Cefn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Prescott Mill Cottage in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, West England

Prescott Mill Cottage, Cleobury Mortimer

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Prescott Mill Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prescott Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prescott Mill Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prescott Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Rickyard Cottage in Castlemorton, Worcestershire, West England

Rickyard Cottage, Castlemorton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Rickyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlemorton, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rickyard Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rickyard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodpecker Lodge Tattershall Lakes Country Park in Coninsby, Lincolnshire, East England

Woodpecker Lodge Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Coninsby

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Woodpecker Lodge Tattershall Lakes Country Park self catering accommodation in Coninsby, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Woodpecker Lodge Tattershall Lakes Country Park start from £384 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodpecker Lodge Tattershall Lakes Country Park


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Barn Mead Cottage in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Barn Mead Cottage, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barn Mead Cottage self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barn Mead Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Mead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden

Blue Waters in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Blue Waters, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Blue Waters self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Blue Waters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Waters start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Waters


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

2 The Court in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

2 The Court, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

2 The Court self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 The Court start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Court


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Straboy Garden Cottage in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland North

Straboy Garden Cottage, Glenties

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Straboy Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenties, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Straboy Garden Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Straboy Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gairha Cottage in Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gairha Cottage, Ballyduff

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gairha Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyduff, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Gairha Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gairha Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gairha Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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