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

Thatched Cottage in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, East England

Thatched Cottage, Fulbourn

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thatched Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Y Cartws in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Cartws, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Cartws self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Cartws does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Cartws start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Cartws


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pott Hall Barn in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pott Hall Barn, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pott Hall Barn self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pott Hall Barn start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pott Hall Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

High Arnside in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

High Arnside, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

High Arnside in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 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 High Arnside start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Arnside


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Church View Cottage in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Church View Cottage, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Church View Cottage self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Church View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glan y Gors in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Glan y Gors, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Glan y Gors self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Glan y Gors does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glan y Gors start from £405 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glan y Gors


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

Rosewaters Cottage in Astley Burf, Worcestershire, West England

Rosewaters Cottage, Astley Burf

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Rosewaters Cottage self catering accommodation in Astley Burf, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Rosewaters Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosewaters Cottage start from £453 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosewaters Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Mill Cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Mill Cottage, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Moyasta House in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Moyasta House, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Moyasta House self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Moyasta House start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta House


Sleeps 8 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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