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 Poppies in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Poppies, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Poppies self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . The Poppies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Poppies start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Poppies


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Ynys Wen in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ynys Wen, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ynys Wen self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ynys Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ynys Wen start from £469 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ynys Wen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Farmhouse Cottage in Button Bridge, Worcestershire, South West England

The Old Farmhouse Cottage, Button Bridge

Breaks in WorcestershireSouth West England

The Old Farmhouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Button Bridge, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Old Farmhouse Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Farmhouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Whalebone Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Whalebone Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Whalebone Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Whalebone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whalebone Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whalebone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Ducket Cottage in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Ducket Cottage, Garlieston

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Ducket Cottage self catering accommodation in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ducket Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ducket Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ducket Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Fir Tree Stables in Summerbridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fir Tree Stables, Summerbridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fir Tree Stables in North East 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 . Fir Tree Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fir Tree Stables start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fir Tree Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Rose Cottage in Wilsill, North Yorkshire, North East England

Rose Cottage, Wilsill

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Wilsill, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

The New Chapel in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

The New Chapel, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The New Chapel in North East England 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The New Chapel start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The New Chapel


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Old School House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Old School House, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old School House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 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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