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

Hen Felin Isaf in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Felin Isaf, Red Wharf Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Felin Isaf self catering accommodation in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hen Felin Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Felin Isaf start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Felin Isaf


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaview in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seaview, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seaview self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaview start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

King Cottage in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

King Cottage, Cleggan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

King Cottage self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at King Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about King Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Foxgloves Cottage in Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage, Wigton

Breaks in CumbriaCA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage in CA7 8AH has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Foxgloves Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxgloves Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxgloves Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Stables in Hopton, Shropshire, West England

The Stables, Hopton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Hopton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cherry Cottage in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cherry Cottage, Llanelli

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cherry Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cherry Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bay Dream in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bay Dream, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bay Dream self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Bay Dream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Dream start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Dream


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Blair House in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Blair House, Dalbeattie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Blair House self catering accommodation in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Blair House start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blair House


Sleeps 4 Garden

9 Whitewater Estuary in Ballyhack, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Whitewater Estuary, Ballyhack

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Whitewater Estuary self catering accommodation in Ballyhack, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 Whitewater Estuary start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Whitewater Estuary


Sleeps 8 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites