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

Tigh na rudh in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Tigh na rudh, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Tigh na rudh in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tigh na rudh start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh na rudh


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

The Barn at Smalldale Hall in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn at Smalldale Hall start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Smalldale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Bay Cottage in Gurnard, Isle of Wight, South East England

Bay Cottage, Gurnard

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Bay Cottage self catering accommodation in Gurnard, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bay Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Firkin Cottage in Wymondham, Norfolk, East England

Firkin Cottage, Wymondham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Firkin Cottage self catering accommodation in Wymondham, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Firkin Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Stables in Knockin, Shropshire, West England

The Old Stables, Knockin

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Knockin, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Bwthyn Gwaelod in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Gwaelod, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Gwaelod self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bwthyn Gwaelod does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Gwaelod start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Gwaelod


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Chimes in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

The Chimes, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Chimes self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Chimes start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chimes


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mill Lodge in Brisley, Norfolk, East England

Mill Lodge, Brisley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Mill Lodge self catering accommodation in Brisley, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . Mill Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Lodge start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

The Old Bothy in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Bothy, Bolton Low Houses

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Bothy self catering accommodation in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria sleeps 4. 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 The Old Bothy start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bothy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lile Gem in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Lile Gem, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lile Gem self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lile Gem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lile Gem start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lile Gem


Sleeps 2 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