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

Llwynditw Farm in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Llwynditw Farm, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Llwynditw Farm self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwynditw Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwynditw Farm start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwynditw Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Sgubor Teile Cottage in Llangeitho, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Sgubor Teile Cottage, Llangeitho

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Sgubor Teile Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangeitho, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sgubor Teile Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sgubor Teile Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sgubor Teile Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Castleton Cottage in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Castleton Cottage, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Castleton Cottage self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire 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. Prices at Castleton Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleton Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Lodge in Bruckless, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willow Lodge, Bruckless

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willow Lodge self catering accommodation in Bruckless, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Lodge start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Rose Cottage, Niton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Hirnant in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hirnant, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

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


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The White House in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire, North East England

The White House, Middleton On The Wolds

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The White House self catering accommodation in Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The White House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Tigín in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Tigín, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Tigín self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Tigín does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tigín start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigín


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bungalow in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Bungalow, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bungalow start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

62 St Helens Bay in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

62 St Helens Bay, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

62 St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 62 St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 62 St Helens Bay start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 62 St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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