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 Reivers Retreat in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

The Reivers Retreat, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Reivers Retreat self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Reivers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reivers Retreat start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reivers Retreat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Brendans Cottage in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brendans Cottage, Knightstown

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brendans Cottage self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brendans Cottage start from £178 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brendans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wheal Rose in St Newlyn East, Cornwall, South West England

Wheal Rose, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheal Rose self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheal Rose start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheal Rose


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Dolphin View in Portmahomack, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Dolphin View, Portmahomack

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Dolphin View self catering accommodation in Portmahomack, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Dolphin View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolphin View start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphin View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Orchard Cottage in East Taphouse, Cornwall, South West England

Orchard Cottage, East Taphouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in East Taphouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £365 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cow Byre in Lingdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cow Byre, Lingdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Lingdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cow Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cow Byre start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

River Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

River Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . River Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millbrook Barn in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Millbrook Barn, Llanddewi Skirrid

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Millbrook Barn self catering accommodation in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Millbrook Barn start from £458 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millbrook Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

5a Hideways in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

5a Hideways, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

5a Hideways self catering accommodation in Hunstanton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5a Hideways start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5a Hideways


Sleeps 4 Garden

Grouse Cottage in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Grouse Cottage, Lockerbie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Grouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grouse Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grouse Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grouse Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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