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

Holly Cottage in Lower Wood, Shropshire, West England

Holly Cottage, Lower Wood

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Wood, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


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

Bwthyn Bach in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Bach, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bach in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Bach start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Granary in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Tal Y Llyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Granary start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverwalk House in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Riverwalk House, Castlemaine

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Riverwalk House self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Riverwalk House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverwalk House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Stable Studio in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Old Stable Studio, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Old Stable Studio self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old Stable Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Stable Studio start from £190 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Stable Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Beenkeragh House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beenkeragh House, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beenkeragh House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Beenkeragh House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beenkeragh House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beenkeragh House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Meadow View in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Meadow View, Laugharne

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Meadow View in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow View start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Oaktree Cottage in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, South West England

Oaktree Cottage, Broadwoodkelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oaktree Cottage self catering accommodation in Broadwoodkelly, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oaktree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oaktree Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oaktree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ewelands House in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ewelands House, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ewelands House self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Ewelands House start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ewelands House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Fieldings Yard in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Fieldings Yard, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Fieldings Yard self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 1 Fieldings Yard start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Fieldings Yard


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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

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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