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

Hart Cottage in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hart Cottage, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hart Cottage self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Hart Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hart Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hart Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Holme Lea Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holme Lea Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holme Lea Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holme Lea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holme Lea Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holme Lea Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Whitestones in Fortuneswell, Dorset, South West England

Whitestones, Fortuneswell

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Whitestones self catering accommodation in Fortuneswell, Dorset sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whitestones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitestones start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitestones


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Coach House in Charminster, Dorset, South West England

The Coach House, Charminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Charminster, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Brookwood Cottage in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Brookwood Cottage, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Brookwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brookwood Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Puddle-Duck Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Puddle-Duck Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Puddle-Duck Lodge self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Puddle-Duck Lodge start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puddle-Duck Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden

La Cala in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

La Cala, Penderyn

Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales

La Cala self catering accommodation in Penderyn, Mid Glamorgan sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at La Cala start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about La Cala


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Kittys Loft in Godshill, Isle of Wight, South East England

Kittys Loft, Godshill

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Kittys Loft in South East 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 . Prices at Kittys Loft start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittys Loft


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

The Loft in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

The Loft, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Loft self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Kingfisher Cottage in Pentewan, Cornwall, South West England

Kingfisher Cottage, Pentewan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kingfisher Cottage 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: Detached Garden . Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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