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

3 Apsley Cottages in Chartham, Kent, South East England

3 Apsley Cottages, Chartham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

3 Apsley Cottages self catering accommodation in Chartham, Kent 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. Prices at 3 Apsley Cottages start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Apsley Cottages


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Owl Cottage in Hedon, East Yorkshire, North East England

Owl Cottage, Hedon

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Owl Cottage self catering accommodation in Hedon, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Owl Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Rose Cottage in Acklington, Northumberland, North East England

Rose Cottage, Acklington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Acklington, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hendre Cottage in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hendre Cottage, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hendre Cottage self catering accommodation in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hendre Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carreg Gleision in Manod, Gwynedd, North Wales

Carreg Gleision, Manod

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Carreg Gleision self catering accommodation in Manod, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carreg Gleision does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carreg Gleision start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carreg Gleision


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coachmans Cottage in Pentewan, Cornwall, South West England

Coachmans Cottage, Pentewan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coachmans Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentewan, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coachmans Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

26 Ragged Staff in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

26 Ragged Staff, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

26 Ragged Staff self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 26 Ragged Staff start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 26 Ragged Staff


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bryn Hyfryd Bach in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd 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. Prices at Bryn Hyfryd Bach start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kilcrenagh in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilcrenagh, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilcrenagh self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrenagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrenagh start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrenagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Mountain View, Rossadrehid

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 2 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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