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

Brooklands Barn in Chapels, Cumbria, North West England

Brooklands Barn, Chapels

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brooklands Barn self catering accommodation in Chapels, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brooklands Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brooklands Barn start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklands Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Railway Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Railway Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Railway Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Railway Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Railway Cottage start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ti Sonny in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Sonny, Carna

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Sonny self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ti Sonny start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Sonny


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Birch Cottage in Crathie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Birch Cottage, Crathie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Crathie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £559 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Tyn Y Mynydd self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey 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. Hen Tyn Y Mynydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Tyn Y Mynydd start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Tyn Y Mynydd


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Driftwood in Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Driftwood, Kessingland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Kessingland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Border View in Kington, East-Worcestershire, Worcestershire

Border View, Kington

Breaks in East-WorcestershireWorcestershire

Border View self catering accommodation in Kington, East-Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Border View start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Border View


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ebberston, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 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 £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Byre in Wentnor, Shropshire, Central England

The Byre, Wentnor

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Wentnor, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Elder Bank in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

Elder Bank, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Elder Bank self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Elder Bank start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elder Bank


Sleeps 2 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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