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 Hayloft in Newlands, Cumbria, North West England

The Hayloft, Newlands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newlands, 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. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Padges Cottage in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Padges Cottage, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Padges Cottage self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Padges Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Padges Cottage start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Padges Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pilgrims Nest in Caterham, Surrey, South East England

Pilgrims Nest, Caterham

Breaks in SurreySouth East England

Pilgrims Nest self catering accommodation in Caterham, Surrey sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pilgrims Nest start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Nest


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Gap of Dunloe in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Gap of Dunloe self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gap of Dunloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gap of Dunloe start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gap of Dunloe


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

Ambleside 82 in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Ambleside 82, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ambleside 82 self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ambleside 82 start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ambleside 82


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Stapledon Lodge in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Stapledon Lodge, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stapledon Lodge self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stapledon Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stapledon Lodge start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stapledon Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barks Cottage in Moneystone, Derbyshire, Central England

Barks Cottage, Moneystone

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barks Cottage self catering accommodation in Moneystone, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Barks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barks Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Granary, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Granary self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

17 Millgate in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

17 Millgate, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

17 Millgate self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 17 Millgate start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Millgate


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rockpool in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Rockpool, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Rockpool self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rockpool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockpool start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockpool


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.

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