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

35 Barony Street in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

35 Barony Street, Edinburgh

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

35 Barony Street self catering accommodation in Edinburgh, Edinburgh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 35 Barony Street start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 35 Barony Street


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Box Tree Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Box Tree Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Callow Lodge in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

The Callow Lodge, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Callow Lodge in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Callow Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Callow Lodge start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Callow Lodge


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Hot tub Luxury self catering

5 Buarth Y Bragwr in Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

5 Buarth Y Bragwr, Llanarthney

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

5 Buarth Y Bragwr self catering accommodation in Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Buarth Y Bragwr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Buarth Y Bragwr start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Buarth Y Bragwr


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hill Farm Cottage in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Hill Farm Cottage, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Hill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hill Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hill Farm Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barnes Croft Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Barnes Croft Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barnes Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Barnes Croft Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnes Croft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn in Trekenner, Cornwall, South West England

The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn, Trekenner

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn self catering accommodation in Trekenner, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe- Pen-y-Bryn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

St Leven in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

St Leven, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

St Leven self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Leven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Leven start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Leven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Golden Sands Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Golden Sands Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Golden Sands Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Golden Sands Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Sands Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

17 Dartmoor in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

17 Dartmoor, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

17 Dartmoor self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at 17 Dartmoor start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Dartmoor


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool 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

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