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

Bethans Corner Cottage in Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bethans Corner Cottage, Valley

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bethans Corner Cottage in North Wales 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: Garden . Bethans Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bethans Corner Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bethans Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Old Stables in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

The Old Stables, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Stables start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Culverstone Green, Kent, South East England

The Cottage, Culverstone Green

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Culverstone Green, Kent 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 The Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hove Wood View in Cragg Vale, West Yorkshire, North West England

Hove Wood View, Cragg Vale

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Hove Wood View in North West 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hove Wood View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hove Wood View start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hove Wood View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stone End Cottage in Austwick , North Yorkshire, North East England

Stone End Cottage, Austwick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stone End Cottage self catering accommodation in Austwick , North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Stone End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone End Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone End Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Hollyhedge Cottage in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Hollyhedge Cottage, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hollyhedge Cottage self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hollyhedge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollyhedge Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyhedge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Granary, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dafarn Newydd in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Dafarn Newydd, Dinas Mawddwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Dafarn Newydd self catering accommodation in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dafarn Newydd start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dafarn Newydd


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Bothy in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

The Bothy, Blairgowrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

The Bothy in Central Scotland 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 . The Bothy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bothy start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


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

West Shaw Cote Cottage in Askrigg, North Yorkshire, North East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage, Askrigg

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage self catering accommodation in Askrigg, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West Shaw Cote Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Shaw Cote Cottage


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites