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

Viewfield in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Viewfield, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Viewfield self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Viewfield start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Viewfield


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hillfoot in Selside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hillfoot, Selside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hillfoot self catering accommodation in Selside, North Yorkshire 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. Hillfoot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillfoot start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillfoot


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

15 Stone Street in Faversham, Kent, South East England

15 Stone Street, Faversham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

15 Stone Street self catering accommodation in Faversham, Kent sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 15 Stone Street start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Stone Street


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nolans Apartment in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nolans Apartment, Firies

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nolans Apartment self catering accommodation in Firies, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Nolans Apartment start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nolans Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stone Cottage in Mold, Clwyd, North Wales

Stone Cottage, Mold

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Mold, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


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

Sutton Cottage in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland South

Sutton Cottage, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Sutton Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sutton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sutton Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Standing Stones Cottage in Kirksanton, Cumbria, North West England

Standing Stones Cottage, Kirksanton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Standing Stones Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirksanton, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Standing Stones Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standing Stones Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Riverside View in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Riverside View, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Riverside View self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Riverside View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside View start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

9 The Beeches in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

9 The Beeches, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

9 The Beeches self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 The Beeches start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Beeches


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stable Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Hovingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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

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