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

The Granary in Belton, Leicestershire, Central England

The Granary, Belton

Breaks in LeicestershireCentral England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Belton, Leicestershire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £750 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Bookilber Barn in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bookilber Barn, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bookilber Barn self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bookilber Barn start from £2575 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bookilber Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Lanes Barn in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lanes Barn, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lanes Barn self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lanes Barn start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lanes Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Coxes Cottage in Clyst St Mary, Devon, South West England

Coxes Cottage, Clyst St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coxes Cottage self catering accommodation in Clyst St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coxes Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coxes Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Barn in Chirk, Shropshire, West England

The Barn, Chirk

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Chirk, Shropshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Burnside Cottage in Port William, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Burnside Cottage, Port William

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Burnside Cottage self catering accommodation in Port William, Wigtownshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Burnside Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ebor House in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ebor House, Brompton-By-Sawdon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ebor House self catering accommodation in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ebor House start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebor House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Unicorn Cottage in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Unicorn Cottage, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Unicorn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Unicorn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unicorn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unicorn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Oxen Cottage in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, South West England

Oxen Cottage, Upper Seagry

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Oxen Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Oxen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oxen Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oxen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Chalet in Burgh Castle, Norfolk, East England

The Chalet, Burgh Castle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Burgh Castle, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Chalet start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


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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