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

Bullace Barn in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire, Central England

Bullace Barn, Millhouse Green

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Bullace Barn self catering accommodation in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bullace Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bullace Barn start from £433 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bullace Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Elm Grove in Orcheston, Wiltshire, South West England

Elm Grove, Orcheston

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Elm Grove self catering accommodation in Orcheston, Wiltshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Elm Grove start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elm Grove


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Granary in Upper Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Granary, Upper Lydbrook

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Upper Lydbrook, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Croft Granary in Stillington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Granary, Stillington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stoney Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Stoney Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Stoney Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 9. 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 Stoney Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoney Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Spindrift Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Spindrift Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Spindrift Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spindrift Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spindrift Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spindrift Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moonlight Cottage in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Moonlight Cottage, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moonlight Cottage self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moonlight Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moonlight Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunrise in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunrise, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunrise self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Sunrise does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunrise start from £219 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunrise


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Primrose Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Willow Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Willow Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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