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

Bwythyn-y-Saer in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwythyn-y-Saer, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwythyn-y-Saer self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwythyn-y-Saer start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwythyn-y-Saer


Sleeps 4 Garden

Langdale in Subberthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Langdale, Subberthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Langdale in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Langdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Langdale start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Langdale


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Avala Apartment in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Avala Apartment, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avala Apartment self catering accommodation in Perranporth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avala Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avala Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

South Highfield Barn in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

South Highfield Barn, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

South Highfield Barn self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at South Highfield Barn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Highfield Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Anvil Cottage in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Anvil Cottage, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Anvil Cottage self catering accommodation in Staindrop, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Anvil Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anvil Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Cottage in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Cottage, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £476 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Doune Cottage in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Doune Cottage, Macduff

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Doune Cottage self catering accommodation in Macduff, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Doune Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doune Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stable Loft in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Stable Loft, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Stable Loft self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable Loft start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Loft


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Barn in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Barn, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Barn self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Church View in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Church View, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Church View self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Church View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


Sleeps 4 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.

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