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

5 Belle Vue Heights in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

5 Belle Vue Heights, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

5 Belle Vue Heights self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 5 Belle Vue Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Belle Vue Heights start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Belle Vue Heights


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Berthela Cottage in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Berthela Cottage, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Berthela Cottage self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Berthela Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Berthela Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berthela Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Braehead Croft in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Braehead Croft, Portessie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Braehead Croft self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Braehead Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Braehead Croft start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braehead Croft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Police House in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Police House, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Police House self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Old Police House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Police House start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Police House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Chatterbox Cottage in Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Chatterbox Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Chatterbox Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Chatterbox Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chatterbox Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chatterbox Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Rowans in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Rowans, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

The Rowans self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Rowans start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rowans


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

No 19 Ring of Kerry in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 19 Ring of Kerry start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 19 Ring of Kerry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Allihies Lodge in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Allihies Lodge, Allihies

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Allihies Lodge self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Allihies Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Allihies Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chestnut Cottage in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Chestnut Cottage, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Chestnut Cottage in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lothlorien Cottage in Cwmgors, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Lothlorien Cottage, Cwmgors

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Lothlorien Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lothlorien Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lothlorien Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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