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

Bryn Parc in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Parc, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Parc self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Parc start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Parc


Sleeps 6 Garden

Watermill Studio Cottage in Afonwen, Flintshire, North Wales

Watermill Studio Cottage, Afonwen

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Watermill Studio Cottage self catering accommodation in Afonwen, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Watermill Studio Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Watermill Studio Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Watermill Studio Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Radharc na Cuan in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc na Cuan, Spiddal

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc na Cuan self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Radharc na Cuan start from £135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc na Cuan


Sleeps 2

Driftwood in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Driftwood, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment 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 £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Orchard Cottage in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, North West England

Orchard Cottage, Appleby In Westmorland

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Arch in Pant Glas, Shropshire, West England

The Arch, Pant Glas

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Arch self catering accommodation in Pant Glas, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Arch start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arch


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

17 Bruach na Mara in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

17 Bruach na Mara, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

17 Bruach na Mara self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 17 Bruach na Mara start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Bruach na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brewery Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Brewery Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Brewery Cottage in South Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brewery Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewery Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Thornlea Log Cabin in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Thornlea Log Cabin, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Thornlea Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Thornlea Log Cabin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thornlea Log Cabin start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thornlea Log Cabin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

21 Millways in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

21 Millways, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

21 Millways self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 21 Millways start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Millways


Sleeps 6 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