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

Brambles in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Brambles, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brambles self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moat Farm Cottage in Wood Dalling, Norfolk, East England

Moat Farm Cottage, Wood Dalling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moat Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Wood Dalling, 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 Moat Farm Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moat Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Upper Barn in Callington, Cornwall, South West England

Upper Barn, Callington

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Upper Barn self catering accommodation in Callington, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Upper Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Barn start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Daffodil Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Fir Tree Stables in Summerbridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fir Tree Stables, Summerbridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fir Tree Stables in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Fir Tree Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fir Tree Stables start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fir Tree Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

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

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Blacksmiths Workshop start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Blacksmiths Workshop


Sleeps 4

The Cottage in Peak Forest, Derbyshire, Central England

The Cottage, Peak Forest

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Peak Forest, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Damavand Bach in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Damavand Bach, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Damavand Bach self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Damavand Bach start from £157 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damavand Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Annexe in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Annexe, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd 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 Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


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

 

 

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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