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 Old Cider Mill in Caynham, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cider Mill, Caynham

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cider Mill self catering accommodation in Caynham, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Cider Mill start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cider Mill


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

K C Cottage in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

K C Cottage, Quilty

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

K C Cottage self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . K C Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at K C Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about K C Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hayne Mill Cottage in Lifton, Devon, South West England

Hayne Mill Cottage, Lifton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hayne Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Lifton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hayne Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayne Mill Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayne Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Glendower in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Glendower, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Glendower self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys 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. Glendower does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendower start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendower


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

Eastfield in Corbridge, Northumberland, North East England

Eastfield, Corbridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Eastfield in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eastfield start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastfield


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Old Station Farm in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Station Farm, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Station Farm self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Station Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Station Farm start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Station Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Shire Cottage in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

Shire Cottage, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Shire Cottage self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Shire Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Hermitage in Nunney, Somerset, South West England

The Hermitage, Nunney

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Hermitage self catering accommodation in Nunney, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Hermitage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hermitage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Newton Lodge in Welsh Newton Common, Herefordshire, West England

Newton Lodge, Welsh Newton Common

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Newton Lodge self catering accommodation in Welsh Newton Common, Herefordshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Newton Lodge start from £822 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newton Lodge


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

The Annexe in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

The Annexe, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Annexe in South West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Annexe start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

 

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites