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

Watershed Cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Watershed Cottage, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Watershed Cottage self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Watershed Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Watershed Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Watershed Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Sunnie Cottage in Seahouses, Northumberland, North East England

Sunnie Cottage, Seahouses

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sunnie Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Sunnie Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnie Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Poets Cottage in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Poets Cottage, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Poets Cottage self catering accommodation in Hay-On-Wye, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Poets Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poets Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Chapel Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chapel Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chapel Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire 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. Chapel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Cottage


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

The Watergate Apartment in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

The Watergate Apartment, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

The Watergate Apartment self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Watergate Apartment start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Watergate Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Penrhyddion Ucha in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Penrhyddion Ucha, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Penrhyddion Ucha in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Penrhyddion Ucha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penrhyddion Ucha start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penrhyddion Ucha


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Pips Hideaway in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Pips Hideaway, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Pips Hideaway self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Pips Hideaway start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pips Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Croft Granary in Stillington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Granary, Stillington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft Granary self catering accommodation in Stillington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Croft Granary start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Driftwood Apartment in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Driftwood Apartment, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Driftwood Apartment self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Driftwood Apartment start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Coachmans Cottage in Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

Coachmans Cottage, Bradnop

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Coachmans Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradnop, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coachmans Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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