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

Bron Haul in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bron Haul, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bron Haul self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey 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. Bron Haul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bron Haul start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Haul


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

Stable Cottage in Levisham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stable Cottage, Levisham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stable Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Cabin in Minnis Bay, Kent, South East England

The Cabin, Minnis Bay

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cabin self catering accommodation in Minnis Bay, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cabin start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cabin


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Waycot Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waycot Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waycot Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waycot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waycot Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waycot Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Break Away in Tywardreath, Cornwall, South West England

Break Away, Tywardreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Break Away self catering accommodation in Tywardreath, 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 Break Away start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Break Away


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Retreat in Oulton, Norfolk, East England

The Retreat, Oulton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Retreat self catering accommodation in Oulton, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Retreat start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pots & Pans in Greenfield, Greater Manchester, North West England

Pots & Pans, Greenfield

Breaks in Greater ManchesterNorth West England

Pots & Pans in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pots & Pans does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pots & Pans start from £468 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pots & Pans


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bettys Barn in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire, Central England

Bettys Barn, Eaton-Under-Heywood

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Bettys Barn self catering accommodation in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bettys Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bettys Barn start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bettys Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Granary in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Granary, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Granary self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kingsdale Head Cottage in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Kingsdale Head Cottage, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Kingsdale Head Cottage self catering accommodation in Ingleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kingsdale Head Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingsdale Head Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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