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

Moresdale Bank Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Moresdale Bank Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Moresdale Bank Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Moresdale Bank Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moresdale Bank Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Atlantic Heights in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic Heights, Gweedore

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic Heights self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Atlantic Heights start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

13A Kinder Road in Hayfield, Derbyshire, Central England

13A Kinder Road, Hayfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

13A Kinder Road self catering accommodation in Hayfield, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 13A Kinder Road start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13A Kinder Road


Sleeps 2 Garden

Mill Cottage in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Mill Cottage, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill Cottage in South West England 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 Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cra-na-ge in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Cra-na-ge, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cra-na-ge in North East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cra-na-ge start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cra-na-ge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

True Well Hall Barn Cottage in Oakworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

True Well Hall Barn Cottage, Oakworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

True Well Hall Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Oakworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at True Well Hall Barn Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about True Well Hall Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cherry Tree Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cherry Tree Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cherry Tree Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cherry Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 Low House Cottages in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

3 Low House Cottages, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

3 Low House Cottages self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 Low House Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Low House Cottages start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Low House Cottages


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

Honeysuckle Lodge in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Honeysuckle Lodge, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Honeysuckle Lodge self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyn Cae Cottage in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tyn Cae Cottage, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Tyn Cae Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tyn Cae Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Cae Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Cae Cottage


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

 

 

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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