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

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

Cosy Nook in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Cosy Nook, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lake View in Crediton, Devon, South West England

Lake View, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lake View self catering accommodation in Crediton, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lake View start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Wharfe Lodge in Long Ashes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wharfe Lodge, Long Ashes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wharfe Lodge in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Wharfe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharfe Lodge start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharfe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Leadmill House Workshop in Barnard Castle, County Durham, North East England

Leadmill House Workshop, Barnard Castle

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Leadmill House Workshop self catering accommodation in Barnard Castle, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Leadmill House Workshop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leadmill House Workshop start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leadmill House Workshop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Arosfa in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arosfa, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arosfa self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arosfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arosfa start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arosfa


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hillview in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Hillview, Ballyliffin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Hillview self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillview start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Brambles in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Brambles, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Brambles self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Brambles start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brambles


Sleeps 4 Garden

Palamara in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Palamara, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Palamara in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Palamara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palamara start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palamara


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Llwyn Onn in Nercwys, Flintshire, North Wales

Llwyn Onn, Nercwys

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Llwyn Onn self catering accommodation in Nercwys, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llwyn Onn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llwyn Onn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llwyn Onn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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