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

Priory Croft in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Priory Croft, Whithorn

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Priory Croft self catering accommodation in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed . Priory Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Priory Croft start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priory Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Beachmaster in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Beachmaster, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Beachmaster self catering accommodation in Kingsdown, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beachmaster start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachmaster


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Bower House in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Bower House, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bower House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bower House start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bower House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dutton House in Curbridge, Oxfordshire, Central England

Dutton House, Curbridge

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Dutton House self catering accommodation in Curbridge, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dutton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dutton House start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dutton House


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

Number 16 in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Number 16, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Number 16 self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Number 16 start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 16


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Waterbridge Lodge in Copplestone, Devon, South West England

Waterbridge Lodge, Copplestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Waterbridge Lodge self catering accommodation in Copplestone, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Waterbridge Lodge start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterbridge Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Nidcot in Lofthouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Nidcot, Lofthouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Nidcot self catering accommodation in Lofthouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Nidcot start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nidcot


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Chalet in Burgh Castle, Norfolk, East England

The Chalet, Burgh Castle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Burgh Castle, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Chalet start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden

Arklehurst in Langthwaite, North Yorkshire, North East England

Arklehurst, Langthwaite

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Arklehurst 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Arklehurst does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arklehurst start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arklehurst


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

Pound Cottage in Riccall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pound Cottage, Riccall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pound Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Pound Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pound Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pound Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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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