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

Beckside in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Beckside, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Beckside self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beckside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beckside start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beckside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Ty Newydd Bach in Pentir, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Newydd Bach, Pentir

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Newydd Bach self catering accommodation in Pentir, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Newydd Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Newydd Bach start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Newydd Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Little Beeches in Hengoed, Shropshire, West England

Little Beeches, Hengoed

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Beeches self catering accommodation in Hengoed, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Beeches start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Beeches


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Johnnys Cottage in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Johnnys Cottage, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Johnnys Cottage self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnys Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shunting Cottage in Acklington, Northumberland, North East England

Shunting Cottage, Acklington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Shunting Cottage self catering accommodation in Acklington, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Shunting Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shunting Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shunting Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ysgubor in Llandanwg, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ysgubor, Llandanwg

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ysgubor self catering accommodation in Llandanwg, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ysgubor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Studio in Ellesmere, Shropshire, West England

The Studio, Ellesmere

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Studio self catering accommodation in Ellesmere, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Studio start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Bakehouse in Angelbank, Shropshire, West England

The Bakehouse, Angelbank

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Angelbank, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Bakehouse start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bakehouse


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Annexe in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Annexe, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd 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. The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Snooks Cottage in Upwey, Dorset, South West England

Snooks Cottage, Upwey

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Snooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Upwey, Dorset 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. Snooks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snooks Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snooks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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