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

An Tseanthig in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tseanthig, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tseanthig self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tseanthig start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tseanthig


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Garden Flat in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Garden Flat, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Reivers Rest in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Reivers Rest, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Reivers Rest self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Reivers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reivers Rest start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reivers Rest


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

Cherry Cottage in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cherry Cottage, Llanelli

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cherry Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cherry Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Sheppards Hut in Terrington St Clements, Norfolk, East England

Sheppards Hut, Terrington St Clements

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sheppards Hut self catering accommodation in Terrington St Clements, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sheppards Hut does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sheppards Hut start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheppards Hut


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bretton Mount Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Bretton Mount Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bretton Mount Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bretton Mount Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bretton Mount Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bretton Mount Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

2 Stud Cottage in Hainford, Norfolk, East England

2 Stud Cottage, Hainford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Stud Cottage self catering accommodation in Hainford, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 Stud Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Stud Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Saltee Cottage in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Saltee Cottage, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Saltee Cottage in Ireland South 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 . Saltee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltee Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Coachmans in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Coachmans, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coachmans in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coachmans start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bun an Cnoic in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland West

Bun an Cnoic, Dunmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bun an Cnoic self catering accommodation in Dunmore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bun an Cnoic does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bun an Cnoic start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bun an Cnoic


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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