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

Prince Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Prince Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Prince Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prince Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prince Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prince Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Stone Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Ballydavid

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Annex- Creeds Cottage in Brampton, Suffolk, East England

The Annex- Creeds Cottage, Brampton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Annex- Creeds Cottage self catering accommodation in Brampton, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Annex- Creeds Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annex- Creeds Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Dolwen in Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales

Dolwen, Rhayader

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Dolwen self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dolwen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolwen start from £418 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolwen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Croft Cottage in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

Croft Cottage, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Croft Cottage in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £429 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

St Hildas Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Hildas Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Hildas Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . St Hildas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Hildas Cottage start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Hildas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Beech Cottage in Dunkeswell, Devon, South West England

Beech Cottage, Dunkeswell

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunkeswell, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beech Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Blue Meadow Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Blue Meadow Cottage, Ballylickey

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grooms Quarters in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

Grooms Quarters, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grooms Quarters self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Grooms Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grooms Quarters start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Quarters


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Willow Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Willow Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Willow Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by 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

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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