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

Mountain View Lodge in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mountain View Lodge, Kilmacthomas

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mountain View Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Lodge start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolley Farm Cottage in Dolley Green, Powys, Mid Wales

Dolley Farm Cottage, Dolley Green

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Dolley Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Dolley Green, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Dolley Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolley Farm Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolley Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

8 Wye Rapids Cottages in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

8 Wye Rapids Cottages, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

8 Wye Rapids Cottages self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 8 Wye Rapids Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Wye Rapids Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Wye Rapids Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 High Moss House in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

2 High Moss House, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 High Moss House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 High Moss House start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 High Moss House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coachmans Cottage in Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

Coachmans Cottage, Bradnop

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Coachmans Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradnop, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coachmans Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

77/78 Aird in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

77/78 Aird, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

77/78 Aird self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 77/78 Aird start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 77/78 Aird


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bay View Apartment in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

Bay View Apartment, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Bay View Apartment self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bay View Apartment start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

High Garth in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

High Garth, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

High Garth self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Garth start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Garth


Sleeps 8 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

Sunshine Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Sunshine Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sunshine Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sunshine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunshine Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunshine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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