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

Thalassa in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Thalassa, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Thalassa self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Thalassa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thalassa start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thalassa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Driftwood in Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Driftwood, Kessingland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Kessingland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Maes in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Maes, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Maes self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Maes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes start from £870 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Knayton House Cottage in Knayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Knayton House Cottage, Knayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Knayton House Cottage in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Knayton House Cottage start from £419 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knayton House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Stables Cottage in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Stables Cottage, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Stables Cottage self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stables Cottage start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stables Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bay in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Bay, Caherdaniel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Bay self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bay start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bay


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Manor Cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Manor Cottage, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Manor Cottage self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Maples in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Maples, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Maples self catering accommodation in Narberth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Maples start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Maples


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Little Thatch in Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, East England

Little Thatch, Walton-On-The-Naze

Breaks in EssexEast England

Little Thatch self catering accommodation in Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Little Thatch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Thatch start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Thatch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Swallow Cottage in Lealholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Lealholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lealholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites