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

Tober Mor in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Tober Mor, Ferns

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Tober Mor self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tober Mor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tober Mor start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tober Mor


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dundonald Landing in Benderloch, Argyll, West Scotland

Dundonald Landing, Benderloch

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Dundonald Landing self catering accommodation in Benderloch, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Dundonald Landing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dundonald Landing start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dundonald Landing


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Round House in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

The Round House, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Round House self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Round House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Round House start from £426 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Round House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodland Cottage in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

Woodland Cottage, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £153 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 2

Top Barn in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Top Barn, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Top Barn self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Top Barn start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Truffle Lodge in Alburgh, Suffolk, East England

Truffle Lodge, Alburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Truffle Lodge self catering accommodation in Alburgh, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Truffle Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Truffle Lodge start from £216 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Truffle Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Carnaween View in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland North

Carnaween View, Glenties

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Carnaween View self catering accommodation in Glenties, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carnaween View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carnaween View start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnaween View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Rowan Garth in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

4 Rowan Garth, Kirkby Lonsdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

4 Rowan Garth self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Rowan Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Rowan Garth start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Rowan Garth


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Gardeners Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Gardeners Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Gardeners Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bay View House in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Bay View House, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay View House self catering accommodation in Lynmouth, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay View House start from £717 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View House


Sleeps 10 or more 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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