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 Old Forge in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

The Old Forge, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. 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 The Old Forge start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 4 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

24 High Street in Madingley, Cambridgeshire, East England

24 High Street, Madingley

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

24 High Street self catering accommodation in Madingley, Cambridgeshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 24 High Street start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 High Street


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Christmas Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Christmas Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Christmas Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 2. 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 Christmas Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Christmas Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Church Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Church Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Church Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Church Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Cottage


Sleeps 4

Sunny Halt in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

Sunny Halt, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Sunny Halt in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sunny Halt start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Halt


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Idlers Cottage in South Petherton, Somerset, South West England

Idlers Cottage, South Petherton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Idlers Cottage self catering accommodation in South Petherton, Somerset 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 Idlers Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Idlers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ash Pot Barn in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Ash Pot Barn, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ash Pot Barn self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash Pot Barn start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Pot Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kynaston Cottage in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Kynaston Cottage, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Kynaston Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kynaston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kynaston Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kynaston Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Trefriw Cottage in Trefriw, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trefriw Cottage, Trefriw

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trefriw Cottage self catering accommodation in Trefriw, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Trefriw Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trefriw Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trefriw Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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