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

Driftwood Apartment in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Driftwood Apartment, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Driftwood Apartment self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Driftwood Apartment start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Feather Cottage in Peasenhall, Suffolk, East England

Feather Cottage, Peasenhall

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Feather Cottage self catering accommodation in Peasenhall, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Feather Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Feather Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Feather Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Penrhyddion Ucha in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Penrhyddion Ucha, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Penrhyddion Ucha in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Penrhyddion Ucha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penrhyddion Ucha start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penrhyddion Ucha


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Rose Cottage in Piercebridge, County Durham, North East England

Rose Cottage, Piercebridge

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Rose Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Arbour in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Arbour, Gargrave

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Arbour self catering accommodation in Gargrave, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Arbour start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arbour


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Gallery in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Gallery, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Gallery self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gallery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gallery


Sleeps 4 Garden

Foxglove Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Foxglove Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Foxglove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Town End Cottage in Witherslack, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Cottage, Witherslack

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Cottage self catering accommodation in Witherslack, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Town End Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wheal Rose in St Newlyn East, Cornwall, South West England

Wheal Rose, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheal Rose self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, 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 Wheal Rose start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheal Rose


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hay Loft in Peak Forest, Derbyshire, Central England

The Hay Loft, Peak Forest

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Hay Loft self catering accommodation in Peak Forest, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Hay Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hay Loft start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hay Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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