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

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Myrddin Cottage in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Myrddin Cottage, Pembrey

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Myrddin Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire 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. Myrddin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrddin Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrddin Cottage


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

Daffodil Cottage in Danby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Danby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Danby, North Yorkshire 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. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Colliers Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Colliers Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Colliers Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Colliers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Colliers Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colliers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Arreton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Rose Cottage, Arreton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Arreton, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Summerbourne in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Summerbourne, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Summerbourne in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Summerbourne does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Summerbourne start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerbourne


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

School House Cottage in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

School House Cottage, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

School House Cottage self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . School House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at School House Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about School House Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

The Stables, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Stables in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Barn Cottage in Sticklepath, Devon, South West England

Barn Cottage, Sticklepath

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Sticklepath, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Top House in Northwood Shropshire, Shropshire, Central England

Top House, Northwood Shropshire

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Top House self catering accommodation in Northwood Shropshire, Shropshire sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Top House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Top House start from £555 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top House


Sleeps 10 or more 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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