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

Monachuich House in Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Monachuich House, Fionnphort

Breaks in Isle of MullHighlands Scotland

Monachuich House in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Monachuich House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Monachuich House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Monachuich House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Apartment in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

The Apartment, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Apartment self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Apartment start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

East Turret in Comrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

East Turret, Comrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

East Turret self catering accommodation in Comrie, Perthshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at East Turret start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Turret


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Granary in Polyphant, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Granary, Polyphant

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Granary 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. The Old Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Granary start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Sycamore Lodge in Hinstock, Shropshire, West England

Sycamore Lodge, Hinstock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sycamore Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinstock, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sycamore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Station House in Skegness, Lincolnshire, East England

The Old Station House, Skegness

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Old Station House self catering accommodation in Skegness, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Station House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Station House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Station House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Stittenham Cottage in Alness, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 Stittenham Cottage, Alness

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

2 Stittenham Cottage self catering accommodation in Alness, Ross-shire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 Stittenham Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Stittenham Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Steading Tower in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

The Steading Tower, Kinloss

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

The Steading Tower self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Steading Tower start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Steading Tower


Sleeps 4

Freds Cottage in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Freds Cottage, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Freds Cottage self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk 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. Freds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Freds Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Freds Cottage


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

Hart Cottage in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hart Cottage, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hart Cottage self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Hart Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hart Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hart Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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