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

42 West Street in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East England

42 West Street, Horncastle

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

42 West Street self catering accommodation in Horncastle, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 42 West Street start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 42 West Street


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 15 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

No 15, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

No 15 self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 15 start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 15


Sleeps 4 Garden

Longstone Cottage in Ugthorpe, East Yorkshire, North East England

Longstone Cottage, Ugthorpe

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Longstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Ugthorpe, East Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Longstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longstone Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longstone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Glinton, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Barn, Glinton

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Glinton, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Kylebeg Cottage in Lackan, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Kylebeg Cottage, Lackan

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Kylebeg Cottage self catering accommodation in Lackan, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kylebeg Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kylebeg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bodlondeb in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bodlondeb, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bodlondeb self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bodlondeb start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bodlondeb


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Spout Cottage in Gratton, Derbyshire, Central England

Spout Cottage, Gratton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spout Cottage self catering accommodation in Gratton, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Spout Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spout Cottage start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spout Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Granary Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Granary Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Sea Haven in Prestatyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Sea Haven, Prestatyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Sea Haven self catering accommodation in Prestatyn, Flintshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sea Haven start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Haven


Sleeps 6 Garden

Valentine Cottage in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Valentine Cottage, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Valentine Cottage self catering accommodation in Aylsham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Valentine Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentine Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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