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

The Old Hat Shop in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Hat Shop, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Hat Shop self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Hat Shop start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Hat Shop


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Oak Loft in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Oak Loft, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Oak Loft self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Oak Loft start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Oak Loft


Sleeps 4

The Olde Cow House in Cardington, Shropshire, West England

The Olde Cow House, Cardington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Olde Cow House self catering accommodation in Cardington, Shropshire sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Olde Cow House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Olde Cow House start from £639 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olde Cow House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

No 23 Kenwick Woods in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

No 23 Kenwick Woods, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

No 23 Kenwick Woods self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at No 23 Kenwick Woods start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 23 Kenwick Woods


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Penlan in Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penlan, Beddgelert

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penlan self catering accommodation in Beddgelert, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Penlan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penlan start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penlan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kilkee Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Kilkee Cottage, Kilkee

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Kilkee Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilkee Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Templars Mill in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

Templars Mill, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Templars Mill self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Templars Mill start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Templars Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden

Linbery in Oakerthorpe, Derbyshire, Central England

Linbery, Oakerthorpe

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Linbery self catering accommodation in Oakerthorpe, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Linbery start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Linbery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Elan Valley in Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales

Elan Valley, Rhayader

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Elan Valley self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Elan Valley start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elan Valley


Sleeps 2

Willow Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall 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 Willow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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