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 The Mews in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

2 The Mews, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

2 The Mews self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 The Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 The Mews start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tyn Llan in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys, Mid Wales

Tyn Llan, Sarn Meyllteyrn

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Tyn Llan self catering accommodation in Sarn Meyllteyrn, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Tyn Llan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llan start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Part Of The Farmhouse in Rhewl, Denbighshire, North Wales

Part Of The Farmhouse, Rhewl

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Part Of The Farmhouse in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Part Of The Farmhouse start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Part Of The Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Coquet Retreat in Rothbury, Northumberland, North East England

Coquet Retreat, Rothbury

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Coquet Retreat self catering accommodation in Rothbury, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coquet Retreat start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coquet Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Station Farm in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Station Farm, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Station Farm self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Station Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Station Farm start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Station Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old School House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Old School House, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old School House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Quayside House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Quayside House, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lydstep in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Lydstep, Neyland

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Lydstep self catering accommodation in Neyland, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lydstep start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lydstep


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Angus Crescent in Ballachulish, Argyll, West Scotland

3 Angus Crescent, Ballachulish

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 Angus Crescent self catering accommodation in Ballachulish, Argyll sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 Angus Crescent does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Angus Crescent start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Angus Crescent


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tralia Farmhouse in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tralia Farmhouse, Firies

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tralia Farmhouse in Ireland South 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tralia Farmhouse start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralia Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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