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

No 39 Kenwick Woods in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

No 39 Kenwick Woods, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

No 39 Kenwick Woods self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at No 39 Kenwick Woods start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 39 Kenwick Woods


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Rathsnagadan Cottage in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage, Inistioge

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage self catering accommodation in Inistioge, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Rathsnagadan Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathsnagadan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Helm Mint in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Helm Mint, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Helm Mint in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Helm Mint start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helm Mint


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Number 19 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 19 Knights Haven, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 19 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Number 19 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 19 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Garden

Little Orchard Cottage in Hope Bagot, Shropshire, West England

Little Orchard Cottage, Hope Bagot

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Bagot, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Orchard Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

10 Croft Courtyard in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

10 Croft Courtyard, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

10 Croft Courtyard self catering accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria 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. Prices at 10 Croft Courtyard start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Croft Courtyard


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sliabh na Mban in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sliabh na Mban, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sliabh na Mban self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Sliabh na Mban does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sliabh na Mban start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sliabh na Mban


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Rhewl, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Granary, Rhewl

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Granary in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Nant Hall in Taynuilt, Argyll, West Scotland

Nant Hall, Taynuilt

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Nant Hall self catering accommodation in Taynuilt, Argyll 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. Prices at Nant Hall start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant Hall


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

11 Borrows Gate in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

11 Borrows Gate, Stirling

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

11 Borrows Gate self catering accommodation in Stirling, Stirlingshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 11 Borrows Gate start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Borrows Gate


Sleeps 6 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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