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

No 8 Victoria Court in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

No 8 Victoria Court, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

No 8 Victoria Court in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at No 8 Victoria Court start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 8 Victoria Court


Sleeps 4 Luxury self catering

Bron Danw in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bron Danw, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bron Danw self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bron Danw start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Danw


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ashfold Chalet in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ashfold Chalet, Pateley Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ashfold Chalet self catering accommodation in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ashfold Chalet start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashfold Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Granary in Craven Arms, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Craven Arms

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Baytree Apartment in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Baytree Apartment, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Baytree Apartment self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Baytree Apartment start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baytree Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden

Aber View in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Aber View, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Aber View in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aber View start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aber View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 Bay View in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

2 Bay View, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

2 Bay View self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Bay View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bay View start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bay View


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

Swallows Nest in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Swallows Nest, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Nest start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Shippon in Polyphant, Cornwall, South West England

The Shippon, Polyphant

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Shippon in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shippon start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippon


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Buaila N Eas in Tarskavaig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Buaila N Eas, Tarskavaig

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Buaila N Eas self catering accommodation in Tarskavaig, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Buaila N Eas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Buaila N Eas start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buaila N Eas


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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites