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

Clover Cottage in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Clover Cottage, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Clover Cottage in South Wales 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 . Prices at Clover Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford 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. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Green Farm Cottage in Hereford, Herefordshire, West England

Green Farm Cottage, Hereford

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Green Farm 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Green Farm Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Green Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Glor an Sruthan in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Glor an Sruthan, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Glor an Sruthan self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Glor an Sruthan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glor an Sruthan start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glor an Sruthan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Long Acres in Old Leake, Lincolnshire, East England

Long Acres, Old Leake

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Long Acres self catering accommodation in Old Leake, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Long Acres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Long Acres start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Acres


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Allihies Lodge in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Allihies Lodge, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Allihies Lodge self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Allihies Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Allihies Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Conservatory in Parwich, Derbyshire, Central England

The Conservatory, Parwich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Conservatory self catering accommodation in Parwich, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Conservatory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Conservatory start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Conservatory


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Celts Rest in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Celts Rest, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Celts Rest self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celts Rest start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celts Rest


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Box Tree Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Box Tree Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rocklyn in St Abbs, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Rocklyn, St Abbs

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Rocklyn self catering accommodation in St Abbs, Berwickshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rocklyn start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rocklyn


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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