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

Moss Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Moss Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Moss Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria 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 Moss Cottage start from £464 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moss Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Barn in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Barn in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sandy Cottage in Linton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sandy Cottage, Linton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sandy Cottage self catering accommodation in Linton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sandy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandy Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Cottage


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

The Moot in Ireby, Cumbria, North West England

The Moot, Ireby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Moot self catering accommodation in Ireby, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Moot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Moot start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moot


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Trenwith in Looe, Cornwall, South West England

Trenwith, Looe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trenwith in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trenwith start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trenwith


Sleeps 4 Garden

Llaeth Cottage in Golden Grove, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Llaeth Cottage, Golden Grove

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Llaeth Cottage self catering accommodation in Golden Grove, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Llaeth Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llaeth Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llaeth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Carn Cottage in Long Preston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carn Cottage, Long Preston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carn Cottage self catering accommodation in Long Preston, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Carn Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages in Swinton, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages, Swinton

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages self catering accommodation in Swinton, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Larch Cottage in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Larch Cottage, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Larch Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Larch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larch Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Craigview Cottage in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Craigview Cottage, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Craigview Cottage self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Craigview Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craigview Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

 

 

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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