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

Johnnys Cottage in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

Johnnys Cottage, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Johnnys Cottage self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnys Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Station Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Station Cottage, Ballydehob

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Station Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Station Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Hayloft in Elsdon, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Hayloft, Elsdon

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Hayloft self catering accommodation in Elsdon, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Hayloft start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Hayloft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

The Hideaway in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Hideaway, St Johns Town of Dalry

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Hideaway self catering accommodation in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hideaway start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

Poppy Lodge in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, South West England

Poppy Lodge, Cotswold Water Park

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Poppy Lodge self catering accommodation in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Poppy Lodge start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Fox Ghyll in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire, North West England

Fox Ghyll, Bolton-By-Bowland

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Fox Ghyll self catering accommodation in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fox Ghyll start from £1033 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fox Ghyll


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Houghton North Farm Cottage in Heddon-On-The-Wall, Northumberland, North East England

Houghton North Farm Cottage, Heddon-On-The-Wall

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Houghton North Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Heddon-On-The-Wall, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Houghton North Farm Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Houghton North Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

River Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

River Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cilfach in Llanfyllin, Powys, Mid Wales

Cilfach, Llanfyllin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cilfach in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cilfach start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cilfach


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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