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

Cnoc nan Cubhaig in Ballachulish, Argyll, West Scotland

Cnoc nan Cubhaig, Ballachulish

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Cnoc nan Cubhaig self catering accommodation in Ballachulish, Argyll sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cnoc nan Cubhaig start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cnoc nan Cubhaig


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden

The Hayloft in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire 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 The Hayloft start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

ODriscolls Cottage in Castletownsend, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls Cottage, Castletownsend

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls Cottage self catering accommodation in Castletownsend, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. ODriscolls Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Chirk, Shropshire, West England

The Barn, Chirk

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Chirk, Shropshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barley Cove in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Barley Cove, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barley Cove self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barley Cove start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Cove


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Tack Room in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Tack Room, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Tack Room start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Garden

Annexe in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

Annexe, Thirsk

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Annexe self catering accommodation in Thirsk, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Annexe start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Arches in Farndale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Arches, Farndale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Farndale, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . The Arches does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Arches start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Harbour Views Apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Harbour Views Apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Views Apartment self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Harbour Views Apartment start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Views Apartment


Sleeps 6

Dairy Barn in Kilmington, Wiltshire, South West England

Dairy Barn, Kilmington

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Dairy Barn self catering accommodation in Kilmington, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dairy Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Barn start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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