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 Oaks in Warminster, Wiltshire, South West England

The Oaks, Warminster

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Oaks self catering accommodation in Warminster, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Oaks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Oaks start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Oaks


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Primrose Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Primrose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £219 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Waddleduck in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waddleduck, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waddleduck self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Waddleduck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waddleduck start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waddleduck


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Town End Farmhouse in Newby Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Town End Farmhouse, Newby Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Town End Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newby Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Town End Farmhouse start from £466 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Town End Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Doune Cottage in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Doune Cottage, Macduff

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Doune Cottage self catering accommodation in Macduff, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Doune Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doune Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Craigmore Lodge in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Craigmore Lodge, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Craigmore Lodge self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Craigmore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craigmore Lodge start from £1272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craigmore Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

Bridge Farmhouse in Verwood, Dorset, South West England

Bridge Farmhouse, Verwood

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Verwood, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bridge Farmhouse start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden

Yew Tree Cottage in Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales

Yew Tree Cottage, Welshpool

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Yew Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Welshpool, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yew Tree Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Dairy Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Dairy Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ysgubor Uchaf in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ysgubor Uchaf in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ysgubor Uchaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ysgubor Uchaf start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ysgubor Uchaf


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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.

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