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 Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Patch Cottage in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Rose Patch Cottage, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rose Patch Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rose Patch Cottage start from £711 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Patch Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Fairfield in Chirk, Wrexham, North Wales

Fairfield, Chirk

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

Fairfield self catering accommodation in Chirk, Wrexham sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fairfield start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ty Mawr in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Mawr start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kouloura in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Kouloura, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Kouloura self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kouloura does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kouloura start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kouloura


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shells Cottage in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Shells Cottage, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shells Cottage self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Shells Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shells Cottage start from £685 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shells Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Owl Cottage in Hedon, East Yorkshire, North East England

Owl Cottage, Hedon

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Owl Cottage self catering accommodation in Hedon, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Owl Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Rooftops in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Rooftops, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Rooftops self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rooftops does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rooftops start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rooftops


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Englewood Cottage in Allenheads, Northumberland, North East England

Englewood Cottage, Allenheads

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Englewood Cottage in North East 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 . Englewood Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Englewood Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Englewood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Robyns Nest in Brinton, Norfolk, East England

Robyns Nest, Brinton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Robyns Nest self catering accommodation in Brinton, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Robyns Nest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robyns Nest start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robyns Nest


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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