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

2 High Moss House in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

2 High Moss House, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 High Moss House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 High Moss House start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 High Moss House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rhoslan in Rhosgoch, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Rhoslan, Rhosgoch

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Rhoslan self catering accommodation in Rhosgoch, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Rhoslan start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhoslan


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lavenna in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Lavenna, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lavenna self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lavenna start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavenna


Sleeps 4

Old Tudor Cottage Annexe in Henfield, West Sussex, South East England

Old Tudor Cottage Annexe, Henfield

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Old Tudor Cottage Annexe self catering accommodation in Henfield, West Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Tudor Cottage Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Tudor Cottage Annexe start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Tudor Cottage Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lough Currane Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Currane Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Currane Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lough Currane Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Currane Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Currane Cottage


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

At Water Edge in Termonbarry, County Roscommon, Ireland West

At Water Edge, Termonbarry

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

At Water Edge self catering accommodation in Termonbarry, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at At Water Edge start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about At Water Edge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

The Keep in Aspatria, Cumbria, North West England

The Keep, Aspatria

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Keep self catering accommodation in Aspatria, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Keep does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Keep start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Keep


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Follys End Cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Follys End Cottage, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Follys End Cottage self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Follys End Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Follys End Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Barley House in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

1 Barley House, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 Barley House self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 1 Barley House start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Barley House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Signals Court in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Signals Court, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Signals Court self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Signals Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Signals Court start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Signals Court


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites