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

Pinehurst in Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pinehurst, Thornton Rust

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pinehurst self catering accommodation in Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pinehurst does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pinehurst start from £602 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pinehurst


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

Flaggy Shore Apartment in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment, New Quay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Flaggy Shore Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flaggy Shore Apartment start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flaggy Shore Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Seashell Cottage in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Seashell Cottage, Portessie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Seashell Cottage self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seashell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seashell Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brandon Holiday Home in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brandon Holiday Home, Cloghane

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brandon Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brandon Holiday Home start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Holiday Home


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaspray in St Monans, Fife, Central Scotland

Seaspray, St Monans

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Seaspray self catering accommodation in St Monans, Fife sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaspray start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaspray


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carna Chalet in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Chalet, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Chalet self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Carna Chalet start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Chalet


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Court Cottage in Walton, Powys, Mid Wales

Court Cottage, Walton

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Walton, Powys sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Court Cottage start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Court Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Rowan Tree Cottage in Old Glossop, Derbyshire, Central England

Rowan Tree Cottage, Old Glossop

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rowan Tree Cottage in Central 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 . Prices at Rowan Tree Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ardgroom Cottage in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Ardgroom Cottage, Eyeries

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ardgroom Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ardgroom Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardgroom Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bun an Cnoic in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland West

Bun an Cnoic, Dunmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bun an Cnoic self catering accommodation in Dunmore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bun an Cnoic does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bun an Cnoic start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bun an Cnoic


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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