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

Spinney Retreat in Cardington, Shropshire, West England

Spinney Retreat, Cardington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Spinney Retreat self catering accommodation in Cardington, Shropshire 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. Activities close by include fishing . Spinney Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spinney Retreat start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spinney Retreat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Pandy Uchaf in Dolserau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pandy Uchaf, Dolserau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pandy Uchaf self catering accommodation in Dolserau, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pandy Uchaf start from £432 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pandy Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grooms Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Grooms Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grooms Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Grooms Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lodge Cottage in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lodge Cottage, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Lodge Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Royal Oak Farmhouse in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Royal Oak Farmhouse, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Royal Oak Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Royal Oak Farmhouse start from £366 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Royal Oak Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lawns House Farm in North Duffield, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lawns House Farm, North Duffield

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lawns House Farm self catering accommodation in North Duffield, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lawns House Farm start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lawns House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

38 Meadow Rise in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

38 Meadow Rise, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

38 Meadow Rise self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 38 Meadow Rise does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Meadow Rise start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Meadow Rise


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

10 Croft Courtyard in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

10 Croft Courtyard, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

10 Croft Courtyard self catering accommodation in Ambleside, 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. Prices at 10 Croft Courtyard start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Croft Courtyard


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jasmin Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Jasmin Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Jasmin Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy 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. Jasmin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmin Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Log Cabin in Sheldon, Devon, South West England

The Log Cabin, Sheldon

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Sheldon, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Log Cabin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Log Cabin start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Log Cabin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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