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

Inverness on the River in Inverness, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverness on the River, Inverness

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverness on the River self catering accommodation in Inverness, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Inverness on the River start from £364 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverness on the River


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Cobbles in Winskill, Cumbria, North West England

The Cobbles, Winskill

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cobbles self catering accommodation in Winskill, Cumbria 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 Cobbles start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cobbles


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Belgrove Cross Cottage in Duncormick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Belgrove Cross Cottage, Duncormick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Belgrove Cross Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncormick, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Belgrove Cross Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belgrove Cross Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glasha House in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Glasha House, Doolin

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Glasha House self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glasha House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glasha House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasha House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Orchard Cottage in Edlaston, Derbyshire, Central England

Orchard Cottage, Edlaston

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Edlaston, Derbyshire sleeps 6. 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 £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blue Meadow Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Blue Meadow Cottage, Ballylickey

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Blue Meadow Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Blue Meadow Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Meadow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden 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

Harbour View Apartment in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Harbour View Apartment, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Harbour View Apartment self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Harbour View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harbour View Apartment start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour View Apartment


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Crooks Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Crooks Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Crooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crooks Cottage start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooks Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more 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

 

 

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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