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

Cowstonegill in West Burton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cowstonegill, West Burton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cowstonegill self catering accommodation in West Burton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cowstonegill start from £388 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowstonegill


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mell Fell View in Penruddock, Cumbria, North West England

Mell Fell View, Penruddock

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mell Fell View self catering accommodation in Penruddock, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mell Fell View start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mell Fell View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Apple Tree Cottage in Fenwick, Northumberland, North East England

Apple Tree Cottage, Fenwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Fenwick, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eglwys St Cynfil in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Eglwys St Cynfil, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Eglwys St Cynfil self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Eglwys St Cynfil start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eglwys St Cynfil


Sleeps 6 Garden

Mullein Lodge in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mullein Lodge, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mullein Lodge self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mullein Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mullein Lodge start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullein Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Outlook in Stratton, Cornwall, South West England

Outlook, Stratton

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Outlook self catering accommodation in Stratton, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Outlook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Outlook start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Outlook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Farm Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Farm Cottage, Kilmihil

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm Cottage


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

1 Quay Hill in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

1 Quay Hill, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

1 Quay Hill self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Quay Hill start from £475 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Quay Hill


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Post Office in Mitford, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Post Office, Mitford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Mitford, Northumberland 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 The Old Post Office start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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