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

Fallowfield Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Fallowfield Cottage, Cahir

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Fallowfield Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fallowfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fallowfield Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fallowfield Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Waverley in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Waverley, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Waverley self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Waverley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waverley start from £342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waverley


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Warth Barn in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Warth Barn, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Warth Barn in North West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Warth Barn start from £463 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Warth Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

15 Forest Park Lodges in High Bickington, Devon, South West England

15 Forest Park Lodges, High Bickington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

15 Forest Park Lodges self catering accommodation in High Bickington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 15 Forest Park Lodges start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Forest Park Lodges


Sleeps 4

12 Glan Y Mor in Llansteffan, Dyfed, Mid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor, Llansteffan

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor self catering accommodation in Llansteffan, Dyfed 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 12 Glan Y Mor start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Glan Y Mor


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Beach Terrace in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

1 Beach Terrace, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

1 Beach Terrace self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 Beach Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Beach Terrace start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Beach Terrace


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Bleng Barn Cottage in Gosforth, Cumbria, North West England

Bleng Barn Cottage, Gosforth

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bleng Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Gosforth, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bleng Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bleng Barn Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bleng Barn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

West End Cottage in St Germans, Cornwall, South West England

West End Cottage, St Germans

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

West End Cottage self catering accommodation in St Germans, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West End Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean View in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean View, Adrigole

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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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