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

Lake View in Nafferton, East Yorkshire, North East England

Lake View, Nafferton

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Lake View self catering accommodation in Nafferton, East 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. Lake View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lake View start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


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

Greygrove Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Greygrove Cottage, Kilmihil

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Greygrove Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Greygrove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greygrove Cottage start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greygrove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Porth Bean Court in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Porth Bean Court, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Porth Bean Court self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Porth Bean Court start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth Bean Court


Sleeps 2

Sunrise in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Sunrise, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Sunrise self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunrise start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunrise


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

The Dairy, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall 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 The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sammys House in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Sammys House, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Sammys House self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sammys House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sammys House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Servants Quarters in Chirk, Wrexham, North Wales

The Servants Quarters, Chirk

Breaks in WrexhamNorth Wales

The Servants Quarters self catering accommodation in Chirk, Wrexham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Servants Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Servants Quarters start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Servants Quarters


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Luibheolaíocht in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Luibheolaíocht, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Luibheolaíocht self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Luibheolaíocht does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luibheolaíocht start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luibheolaíocht


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Brewhouse in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Brewhouse, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Brewhouse self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Brewhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Brewhouse start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brewhouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

18 Millers View in Cheadle, Staffordshire, Central England

18 Millers View, Cheadle

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

18 Millers View self catering accommodation in Cheadle, Staffordshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 18 Millers View start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 18 Millers View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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