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

Sunnymede in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnymede, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnymede self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnymede does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnymede start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnymede


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clays View in Alstonefield, Staffordshire, Central England

Clays View, Alstonefield

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Clays View self catering accommodation in Alstonefield, Staffordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clays View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clays View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Village Farm in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Village Farm, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Village Farm self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Village Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Village Farm start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Village Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Holiday House in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Holiday House, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Holiday House self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Holiday House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Holiday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Meadow Place in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Meadow Place, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Meadow Place in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Meadow Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow Place start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Place


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

Grange Cottage in Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

Grange Cottage, Barnard Castle

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Grange Cottage self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Grange Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Glinton, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Barn, Glinton

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Glinton, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Woodland Lodge in Burton-In-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Woodland Lodge, Burton-In-Lonsdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Woodland Lodge self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Woodland Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Woodland Lodge start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Woodland Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Dolmen Cottage in Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland West

Dolmen Cottage, Kilfenora

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Dolmen Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilfenora, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dolmen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolmen Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolmen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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.

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