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

Hornbeams in Bramford, Suffolk, East England

Hornbeams, Bramford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hornbeams self catering accommodation in Bramford, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hornbeams start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hornbeams


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kerbela in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Kerbela, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Kerbela self catering accommodation in Kingsdown, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Kerbela start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kerbela


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Cottage in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ampleforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire 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. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


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

Whiskeybae in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

Whiskeybae, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Whiskeybae self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Whiskeybae start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiskeybae


Sleeps 2

Newton Bungalow in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Newton Bungalow, Neyland

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Newton Bungalow self catering accommodation in Neyland, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Newton Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newton Bungalow start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newton Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Power House in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Power House, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Power House self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 17. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. The Power House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Power House start from £449 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Power House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Penlan in Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penlan, Beddgelert

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penlan self catering accommodation in Beddgelert, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Penlan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penlan start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penlan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Shire Cottage in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

Shire Cottage, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Shire Cottage self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Shire Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Te Bheag in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Te Bheag, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Te Bheag self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Te Bheag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Te Bheag start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Te Bheag


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Reencaheragh in Portmagee, County Kerry, Ireland South

Reencaheragh, Portmagee

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Reencaheragh self catering accommodation in Portmagee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Reencaheragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reencaheragh start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reencaheragh


Sleeps 8 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.

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