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 Arch Cottage in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Arch Cottage, Bottisham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Arch Cottage self catering accommodation in Bottisham, Cambridgeshire 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 The Arch Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Dowlod in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Dowlod, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Dowlod in North Wales has a 5 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 Y Dowlod start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Dowlod


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Dunholme House in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Dunholme House, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dunholme House self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Dunholme House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunholme House start from £468 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunholme House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Osprey in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Osprey, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Osprey self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Osprey start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osprey


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Hill Top Fold in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Hill Top Fold, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Hill Top Fold self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Hill Top Fold start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Hill Top Fold


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cae Glas in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cae Glas, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cae Glas self catering accommodation in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cae Glas start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cae Glas


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Whytings in Uplyme, Devon, South West England

Whytings, Uplyme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whytings self catering accommodation in Uplyme, Devon sleeps 20. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whytings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whytings start from £1174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whytings


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Porth House in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Porth House, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Porth House in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Porth House start from £702 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

2 Warmore Cottages in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

2 Warmore Cottages, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 Warmore Cottages self catering accommodation in Dulverton, Somerset 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. 2 Warmore Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Warmore Cottages start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Warmore Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Fron in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Y Fron, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Y Fron self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey 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 Y Fron start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Fron


Sleeps 6 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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