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

Cowslip Cottage in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Cowslip Cottage, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Cowslip Cottage self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cowslip Cottage start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowslip Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Silver Strand Cottage in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Silver Strand Cottage, Wicklow Town

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Silver Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Silver Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Silver Strand Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silver Strand Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Little Cottage in Welney, Norfolk, East England

The Little Cottage, Welney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Little Cottage self catering accommodation in Welney, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Little Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Great Lyth, Shropshire, West England

The Coach House, Great Lyth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Great Lyth, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Coach House start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Primitive Mews in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

2 Primitive Mews, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

2 Primitive Mews self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Primitive Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Primitive Mews start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Primitive Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Loft in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Loft, Annan

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Loft in South West Scotland 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 Hot Tub . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Games room

Miramar Lodge in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Miramar Lodge, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Miramar Lodge self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Miramar Lodge start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miramar Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Breens Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Breens Cottage, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Breens Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Breens Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Cuthberts Cottage in Beal, Northumberland, North East England

St Cuthberts Cottage, Beal

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

St Cuthberts Cottage self catering accommodation in Beal, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at St Cuthberts Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Cuthberts Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Prospect Cottage in Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland South

Prospect Cottage, Portlaw

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Prospect Cottage self catering accommodation in Portlaw, County Waterford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden 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.

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