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

Connemara House in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Connemara House, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Connemara House self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Connemara House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Connemara House start from £133 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Connemara House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Shepherds Villa in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Shepherds Villa, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Shepherds Villa self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria sleeps 23. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shepherds Villa start from £1037 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Villa


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Plasmelyn in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plasmelyn, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plasmelyn in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Plasmelyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plasmelyn start from £617 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plasmelyn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Outcast Cottage in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Outcast Cottage, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Outcast Cottage self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Outcast Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Outcast Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Outcast Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barn Cottage in Mabe, Cornwall, South West England

Barn Cottage, Mabe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Mabe, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Barn Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Viewfield in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Viewfield, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Viewfield self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Viewfield start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viewfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Brosnans Cottage in Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brosnans Cottage, Ventry

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brosnans Cottage self catering accommodation in Ventry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brosnans Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brosnans Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Nansi Rhiannon in Rowen, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Nansi Rhiannon, Rowen

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Nansi Rhiannon self catering accommodation in Rowen, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Nansi Rhiannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Nansi Rhiannon start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Nansi Rhiannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

19 King Street in Margate, Kent, South East England

19 King Street, Margate

Breaks in KentSouth East England

19 King Street self catering accommodation in Margate, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19 King Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 King Street start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 King Street


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Corner Cottage in Cropton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Corner Cottage, Cropton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Cropton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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