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

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage in Horsley, , Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage, Horsley

Breaks in Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Horsley, sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Horsley Banks Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horsley Banks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Harbour Views Apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Harbour Views Apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Views Apartment self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Harbour Views Apartment start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Views Apartment


Sleeps 6

Glan Y Mor in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Glan Y Mor, Morfa Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Glan Y Mor self catering accommodation in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glan Y Mor start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glan Y Mor


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Harbour View in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

6 Harbour View, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

6 Harbour View self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Harbour View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Harbour View


Sleeps 6

The Bungalow in Bentley, Suffolk, East England

The Bungalow, Bentley

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Bentley, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Bungalow start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Dairy in Milton, Cumbria, North West England

The Dairy, Milton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Milton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


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

Nuthatch in Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Nuthatch, Hemsby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nuthatch self catering accommodation in Hemsby, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Nuthatch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nuthatch start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nuthatch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Turnip House in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Turnip House, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Turnip House self catering accommodation in Westhope, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Turnip House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Turnip House start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Turnip House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Station Farm in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Station Farm, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Station Farm self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Station Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Station Farm start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Station Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lochside Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lochside Cottage start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lochside Cottage


Sleeps 8 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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