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

Sunshine Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Sunshine Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sunshine Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sunshine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunshine Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunshine Cottage


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

The Old Chapel in Huntingford, Dorset, South West England

The Old Chapel, Huntingford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Huntingford, Dorset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Chapel start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

High Park Barn in Uffculme, Devon, South West England

High Park Barn, Uffculme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

High Park Barn self catering accommodation in Uffculme, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . High Park Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High Park Barn start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Park Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

3 Cherry Tree Cottages in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 Cherry Tree Cottages self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire 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 3 Cherry Tree Cottages start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Cherry Tree Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Flat Top Cottages in Terrington, East Yorkshire, North East England

2 Flat Top Cottages, Terrington

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

2 Flat Top Cottages self catering accommodation in Terrington, East Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Flat Top Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Flat Top Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Flat Top Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Highbeck Cottage in Coverham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Highbeck Cottage, Coverham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Highbeck Cottage self catering accommodation in Coverham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Highbeck Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highbeck Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbeck Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Orchard in Levens, Cumbria, North West England

The Orchard, Levens

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Levens, Cumbria 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 Orchard start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Watershed Cottage in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Watershed Cottage, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Watershed Cottage self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Watershed Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Watershed Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Watershed Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Pen-y-Bryn in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pen-y-Bryn, Llwyngwril

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pen-y-Bryn self catering accommodation in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Pen-y-Bryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen-y-Bryn start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Bryn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Hill Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Hill Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye 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 Hill Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Cottage


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

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites