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

Dragon Hill Barn in Brassington, Derbyshire, Central England

Dragon Hill Barn, Brassington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Dragon Hill Barn self catering accommodation in Brassington, 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 Dragon Hill Barn start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dragon Hill Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Bull Box in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Bull Box, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bull Box self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Bull Box does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bull Box start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Box


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Field View Lodge in Pocklington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Field View Lodge, Pocklington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Field View Lodge self catering accommodation in Pocklington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Field View Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Field View Lodge start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field View Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Roa Island House in Roa Island, Cumbria, North West England

Roa Island House, Roa Island

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Roa Island House self catering accommodation in Roa Island, Cumbria sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom 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 Roa Island House start from £1163 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roa Island House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Duck Cottage in Christleton, Cheshire, North West England

Duck Cottage, Christleton

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Duck Cottage self catering accommodation in Christleton, Cheshire 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 Duck Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duck Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Stud Cottage in Hainford, Norfolk, East England

2 Stud Cottage, Hainford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Stud Cottage self catering accommodation in Hainford, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 Stud Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Stud Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Crescent Cottage in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Crescent Cottage, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Crescent Cottage self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Crescent Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crescent Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Riddings Barn in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Riddings Barn, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Riddings Barn self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Riddings Barn start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riddings Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden

The Steading Apartment in Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

The Steading Apartment, Kinlochleven

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

The Steading Apartment self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Steading Apartment start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Steading Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Cottage in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Cottage, Llaneilian

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Llaneilian, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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