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

Templars Mill in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

Templars Mill, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Templars Mill self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Templars Mill start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Templars Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden

Willow Cottage in Corpusty, Norfolk, East England

Willow Cottage, Corpusty

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Corpusty, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Golf Club House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Golf Club House, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Golf Club House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Golf Club House start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Upper Lodge in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Upper Lodge, Morfa Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Upper Lodge self catering accommodation in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Upper Lodge start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Old School Lodge in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

Old School Lodge, Lyng

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old School Lodge self catering accommodation in Lyng, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old School Lodge start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brynhedydd in Penparc, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Brynhedydd, Penparc

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Brynhedydd self catering accommodation in Penparc, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brynhedydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brynhedydd start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynhedydd


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Blacksmiths Workshop start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Blacksmiths Workshop


Sleeps 4

Hillcrest in Stourton, Worcestershire, West England

Hillcrest, Stourton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Stourton, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hillcrest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillcrest start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Milking Barn in Diddlebury, Shropshire, Central England

The Milking Barn, Diddlebury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Milking Barn in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Milking Barn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Milking Barn


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

15 Stone Street in Faversham, Kent, South East England

15 Stone Street, Faversham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

15 Stone Street self catering accommodation in Faversham, Kent sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 15 Stone Street start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Stone Street


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.

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