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

Harbour Views Apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Harbour Views Apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Views Apartment self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Harbour Views Apartment start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Views Apartment


Sleeps 6

Rosemount Coach House in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rosemount Coach House, Enniscorthy

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rosemount Coach House self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rosemount Coach House start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemount Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

River View in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

River View, Pateley Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

River View self catering accommodation in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River View start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Downicary Chapel Stable in St Giles-On-The-Heath, Devon, South West England

Downicary Chapel Stable, St Giles-On-The-Heath

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Downicary Chapel Stable self catering accommodation in St Giles-On-The-Heath, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Downicary Chapel Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downicary Chapel Stable start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downicary Chapel Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Glenmore Cottage in Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Glenmore Cottage, Carrbridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Glenmore Cottage in Highlands 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 . It also has Internet access. Glenmore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenmore Cottage start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenmore Cottage


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

Moorview in Moorsholm, North Yorkshire, North East England

Moorview, Moorsholm

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Moorview self catering accommodation in Moorsholm, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moorview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moorview start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moorview


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Summerhouse in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Summerhouse, Bembridge

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Summerhouse self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Summerhouse start from £423 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Summerhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Brant View in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Brant View, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brant View self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brant View start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brant View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Milton, Cumbria, North West England

The Stable, Milton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Milton, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

 

 

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

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