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

Ford Cottage in Chatton, Northumberland, North East England

Ford Cottage, Chatton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Ford Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ford Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ford Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ford Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Courtyard Cottage in Meeson, Shropshire, West England

Courtyard Cottage, Meeson

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Meeson, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pheasant Field in Silverdale, Cumbria, North West England

Pheasant Field, Silverdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Pheasant Field in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pheasant Field does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Field start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Field


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Y Bwthyn in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Heene Court Mansions in Worthing, West Sussex, South East England

Heene Court Mansions, Worthing

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Heene Court Mansions self catering accommodation in Worthing, West Sussex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Heene Court Mansions start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heene Court Mansions


Sleeps 4

Bridge Cottage in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Bridge Cottage, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire 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. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ermysteds Cottage in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ermysteds Cottage, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ermysteds Cottage self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ermysteds Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ermysteds Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Pheasants Lodge in Thorn, Powys, South Wales

Pheasants Lodge, Thorn

Breaks in PowysSouth Wales

Pheasants Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorn, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pheasants Lodge start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasants Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Serendipity in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland West

Serendipity, Killadysert

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Serendipity self catering accommodation in Killadysert, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Serendipity does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Serendipity start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serendipity


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cart Shed in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cart Shed, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cart Shed self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cart Shed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cart Shed start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Shed


Sleeps 6 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites