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

Atlantic Heights in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic Heights, Gweedore

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic Heights self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Atlantic Heights start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Stable in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stable, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Grimstone Cottage in Horrabridge, Devon, South West England

Grimstone Cottage, Horrabridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Grimstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Horrabridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grimstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grimstone Cottage start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grimstone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bishop Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bishop Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bishop Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bishop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bishop Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bishop Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Brookside in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Brookside, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Brookside self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Brookside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookside start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mote Cottage in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Mote Cottage, New Cumnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Mote Cottage self catering accommodation in New Cumnock, Ayrshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Mote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mote Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bramble Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bar Harbour in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Bar Harbour, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bar Harbour self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bar Harbour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bar Harbour start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bar Harbour


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Rock House in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

Rock House, Adrigole

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rock House self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cinder Warren in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cinder Warren, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cinder Warren self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Cinder Warren start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cinder Warren


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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