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

Cae Cwta Bach in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cae Cwta Bach, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cae Cwta Bach self catering accommodation in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cae Cwta Bach start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cae Cwta Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate, Pedairffordd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate self catering accommodation in Pedairffordd, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate start from £571 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunting Lodge Talhenbont Hall Country Estate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Stepping Stones Barn in Stainforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stepping Stones Barn, Stainforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stepping Stones Barn self catering accommodation in Stainforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stepping Stones Barn start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stepping Stones Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall in Sneaton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall, Sneaton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall self catering accommodation in Sneaton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1 Sneaton Hall


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

150 Atlantic Reach in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

150 Atlantic Reach, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

150 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at 150 Atlantic Reach start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 150 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

Seaside Cottage in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

Seaside Cottage, Quilty

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Cottage start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mostyn House in Denbigh, Conwy, North Wales

Mostyn House, Denbigh

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mostyn House self catering accommodation in Denbigh, Conwy sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mostyn House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mostyn House


Sleeps 8 Garden

Llyn Clwyd in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Llyn Clwyd, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Llyn Clwyd self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Llyn Clwyd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llyn Clwyd start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llyn Clwyd


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Windrush House in Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland South

Windrush House, Ardfert

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Windrush House self catering accommodation in Ardfert, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Windrush House start from £392 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windrush House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Games room

Ty Gwennol Bach in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, North Wales

Ty Gwennol Bach, Dinas Cross

Breaks in PembrokeshireNorth Wales

Ty Gwennol Bach self catering accommodation in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Gwennol Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Gwennol Bach start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Gwennol Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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