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

Waterloo Cottage Annexe in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waterloo Cottage Annexe, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waterloo Cottage Annexe self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Waterloo Cottage Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterloo Cottage Annexe start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterloo Cottage Annexe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Bach in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Bach, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Bach self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Bach start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden

Roe Deer Lodge in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

Roe Deer Lodge, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Roe Deer Lodge self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Roe Deer Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roe Deer Lodge start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roe Deer Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Stables in Louth, Lincolnshire, East England

The Stables, Louth

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Louth, 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 Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Culverstone Green, Kent, South East England

The Cottage, Culverstone Green

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Culverstone Green, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carnmore Cottage in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Carnmore Cottage, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Carnmore Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carnmore Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnmore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Donegal Town

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea Haven in Prestatyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Sea Haven, Prestatyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Sea Haven self catering accommodation in Prestatyn, Flintshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sea Haven start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Haven


Sleeps 6 Garden

Ocean View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View, Doonbeg

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

5a Hideways in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

5a Hideways, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

5a Hideways self catering accommodation in Hunstanton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5a Hideways start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5a Hideways


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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