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

Partridge Farm Cottage in Linley, Shropshire, West England

Partridge Farm Cottage, Linley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Partridge Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Linley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Partridge Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partridge Farm Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partridge Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Granary, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Long Barn in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

The Long Barn, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Riverbank Farm in Gort, County Galway, Ireland West

Riverbank Farm, Gort

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Riverbank Farm self catering accommodation in Gort, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Riverbank Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverbank Farm start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverbank Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Blackberry Cottage in Halstock, , South West England

Blackberry Cottage, Halstock

Breaks in South West England

Blackberry Cottage self catering accommodation in Halstock, sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blackberry Cottage start from £409 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

St Andrews Lodge in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire, East England

St Andrews Lodge, Thorpe-On-The-Hill

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

St Andrews Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . St Andrews Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Andrews Lodge start from £391 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Andrews Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Hayfield Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Hayfield Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Hayfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hayfield Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayfield Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pickle Cottage in Hutton Roof, Cumbria, North West England

Pickle Cottage, Hutton Roof

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Pickle Cottage self catering accommodation in Hutton Roof, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pickle Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pickle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Slieve League View 2 in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland North

Slieve League View 2, Carrick

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Slieve League View 2 self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Slieve League View 2 start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve League View 2


Sleeps 4

No 26 Tattershall Country Park in Tatham, Lincolnshire, East England

No 26 Tattershall Country Park, Tatham

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

No 26 Tattershall Country Park self catering accommodation in Tatham, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at No 26 Tattershall Country Park start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 26 Tattershall Country Park


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites