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

Cragg Cottage in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

Cragg Cottage, Lindale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cragg Cottage self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cragg Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cragg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Longview in Brixham, Devon, South West England

Longview, Brixham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Longview self catering accommodation in Brixham, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Longview start from £532 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longview


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

The Studio in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

The Studio, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Studio self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria 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. Prices at The Studio start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mary Kates Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mary Kates Cottage, Narin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mary Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Kates Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Turnstones in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Turnstones, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Turnstones self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Turnstones start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Garden

Maes Gwyddau in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Maes Gwyddau, Llanfwrog

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Maes Gwyddau self catering accommodation in Llanfwrog, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maes Gwyddau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes Gwyddau start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes Gwyddau


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle Cottage in Palterton, Derbyshire, Central England

Castle Cottage, Palterton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Castle Cottage self catering accommodation in Palterton, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Castle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Number 6 in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Number 6, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Number 6 self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 6 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 6 start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 6


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cedars Mount Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Cedars Mount Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cedars Mount Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cedars Mount Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedars Mount Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Trewen in Roch, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Trewen, Roch

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Trewen self catering accommodation in Roch, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Trewen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trewen start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trewen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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