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 Annexe in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

The Annexe, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Norwich, Norfolk 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 Annexe start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Osprey Cottage in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Osprey Cottage, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Osprey Cottage self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Osprey Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Osprey Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osprey Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Alpine Lodge in Rhyd-Y-Foel, Conwy, North Wales

Alpine Lodge, Rhyd-Y-Foel

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Alpine Lodge in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Alpine Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alpine Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Manifold Farmhouse in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Manifold Farmhouse, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Manifold Farmhouse in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Manifold Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manifold Farmhouse start from £701 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manifold Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Sunset Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Sunset Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sunset Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunset Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunset Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunset Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mill Cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Mill Cottage, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tides in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tides, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tides self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tides start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tides


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Suil Na Mara in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Suil Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suil Na Mara start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suil Na Mara


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Stable in Parwich, Derbyshire, Central England

The Stable, Parwich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Stable in Central 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 . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 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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