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

Southview in Clee Hill, Shropshire, West England

Southview, Clee Hill

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Southview self catering accommodation in Clee Hill, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Southview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Southview start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southview


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Barn in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Barn, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Barn start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rathnure Cottage in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rathnure Cottage, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rathnure Cottage self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rathnure Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathnure Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathnure Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage - Coombe Farm House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage - Coombe Farm House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Malham in Tosside, North Yorkshire, North West England

Malham, Tosside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Malham self catering accommodation in Tosside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Malham does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malham start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malham


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Games room

Nagles Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nagles Cottage, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nagles Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nagles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nagles Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nagles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

62 Wellington Street in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

62 Wellington Street, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

62 Wellington Street self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 62 Wellington Street start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 62 Wellington Street


Sleeps 8 Garden

Cefn Coch Isaf in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf, Porthmadog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn Coch Isaf self catering accommodation in Porthmadog, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cefn Coch Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cefn Coch Isaf start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Coch Isaf


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Barn in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Barn, Staffin

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Barn self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Kittys in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester, North West England

Kittys, Marple Bridge

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Kittys self catering accommodation in Marple Bridge, Greater Manchester sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kittys start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittys


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites