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

The Bull Pen in Eye, Suffolk, East England

The Bull Pen, Eye

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Eye, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bull Pen start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

22 Cluain na Greine in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

22 Cluain na Greine, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

22 Cluain na Greine self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 22 Cluain na Greine start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Cluain na Greine


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craster Reach in Craster, Northumberland, North East England

Craster Reach, Craster

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Craster Reach self catering accommodation in Craster, Northumberland 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. Prices at Craster Reach start from £560 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craster Reach


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Oak Lodge in Kiltegan, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Oak Lodge, Kiltegan

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Oak Lodge self catering accommodation in Kiltegan, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Lodge start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caerffynnon in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Caerffynnon, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Caerffynnon self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Caerffynnon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caerffynnon start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caerffynnon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bay Cottage in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bay Cottage, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bay Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Swallows Cottage in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Swallows Cottage, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Swallows Cottage self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallows Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Brook Cottage in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, West England

Brook Cottage, Coalbrookdale

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Brook Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


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

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Seascape in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Seascape, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Seascape self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seascape start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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