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

The Townhouse Apartment in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Townhouse Apartment, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Townhouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Townhouse Apartment start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Townhouse Apartment


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Brynteg in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Brynteg, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Brynteg self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brynteg start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynteg


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Old Workshop in Picklescott, Shropshire, West England

The Old Workshop, Picklescott

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Workshop self catering accommodation in Picklescott, Shropshire 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. The Old Workshop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Workshop start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Workshop


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

Hartam House in Falstone, Northumberland, North East England

Hartam House, Falstone

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Hartam House self catering accommodation in Falstone, Northumberland 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. Hartam House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hartam House start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartam House


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

Quince Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Quince Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quince Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Quince Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quince Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Harrison House in Arkendale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harrison House, Arkendale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harrison House self catering accommodation in Arkendale, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harrison House start from £755 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrison House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

77/78 Aird in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

77/78 Aird, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

77/78 Aird self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 77/78 Aird start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 77/78 Aird


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Stables, Foxford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Trevellyan Farm in Lanivet, Cornwall, South West England

Trevellyan Farm, Lanivet

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevellyan Farm self catering accommodation in Lanivet, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Trevellyan Farm start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevellyan Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge in Upper Broughton, Lincolnshire, East England

The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge, Upper Broughton

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Upper Broughton, Lincolnshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Holiday Flat At The Old Forge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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