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 Shack in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

The Shack, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Shack self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Shack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shack start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shack


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Walden Pond in Par, Cornwall, South West England

Walden Pond, Par

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Walden Pond self catering accommodation in Par, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Walden Pond start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walden Pond


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stall in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

The Stall, Llanmorlais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

The Stall self catering accommodation in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stall start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stall


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

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

Willow Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall 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. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage in Shave Cross, Dorset, South West England

Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage, Shave Cross

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage self catering accommodation in Shave Cross, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage start from £298 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crabbs Bluntshay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Waters Edge in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Waters Edge, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Wren Cottage in Bagby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wren Cottage, Bagby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wren Cottage self catering accommodation in Bagby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Wren Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wren Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Llwynditw Farm in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Llwynditw Farm, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Llwynditw Farm self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwynditw Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwynditw Farm start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwynditw Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Heritage in Whitsome, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

The Heritage, Whitsome

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

The Heritage in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Heritage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Heritage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Heritage


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

 

 

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