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

Rose Cottage in Cilcain, Flintshire, North Wales

Rose Cottage, Cilcain

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Cilcain, Flintshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Prus Cottage in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Prus Cottage, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Prus Cottage self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Prus Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prus Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Arches in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Arches, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Arches start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Jollys Cottage in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Jollys Cottage, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Jollys Cottage self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Jollys Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jollys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

The Cart Shed in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Cart Shed, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Cart Shed self catering accommodation in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cart Shed start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Shed


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Buttery in Countersett, Yorkshire Dales, North West England

The Buttery, Countersett

Breaks in Yorkshire DalesNorth West England

The Buttery self catering accommodation in Countersett, Yorkshire Dales sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Buttery start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Buttery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Atlantic View in Kilbrittain, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic View, Kilbrittain

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Kilbrittain, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £201 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bellharbour Cottage in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland West

Bellharbour Cottage, Bellharbour

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bellharbour Cottage self catering accommodation in Bellharbour, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bellharbour Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellharbour Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellharbour Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

 

 

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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