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

Marine Cottage in Strontian, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Marine Cottage, Strontian

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Marine Cottage self catering accommodation in Strontian, Ross-shire 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. Prices at Marine Cottage start from £406 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marine Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Chapel Cottage in Long Melford, Suffolk, East England

Chapel Cottage, Long Melford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Chapel Cottage self catering accommodation in Long Melford, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Chapel Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pen Y Bryn Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Pen Y Bryn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pen Y Bryn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen Y Bryn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Bryn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic Lodge in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic Lodge, Eyeries

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

No 1 Langdale in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

No 1 Langdale, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

No 1 Langdale self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 1 Langdale start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Langdale


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Corbar Towers in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Corbar Towers, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Corbar Towers self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Corbar Towers start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corbar Towers


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage, Fulbourn

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage self catering accommodation in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Chapel in Fadmoor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Chapel, Fadmoor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Fadmoor, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 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 Chapel start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Melody Cottage in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, East England

Melody Cottage, Great Ryburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Melody Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Melody Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melody Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Courtyard Cottage in Wootton, Shropshire, West England

Courtyard Cottage, Wootton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Wootton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


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

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