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

Bwthyn in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Bwthyn, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bwthyn in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Ewelands House in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ewelands House, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ewelands House self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire 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 Ewelands House start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ewelands House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

7 The Parade in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

7 The Parade, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

7 The Parade self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 7 The Parade does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 The Parade start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 The Parade


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

River View in Millers Dale, Derbyshire, Central England

River View, Millers Dale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

River View self catering accommodation in Millers Dale, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. River View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River View start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Sunnymede in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnymede, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnymede self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnymede does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnymede start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnymede


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bushmills in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Bushmills, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bushmills start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Sea Views Cottage in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sea Views Cottage, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sea Views Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sea Views Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Views Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Views Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Covercote in Horsehouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Covercote, Horsehouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Covercote self catering accommodation in Horsehouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Covercote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Covercote start from £628 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Covercote


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

Bridge House in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bridge House, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bridge House self catering accommodation in Hawes, 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. Prices at Bridge House start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Castell Cottage in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Castell Cottage, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Castell Cottage self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Castell Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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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