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

Heatherlee in Croy, Morayshire, East Scotland

Heatherlee, Croy

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Heatherlee self catering accommodation in Croy, Morayshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Heatherlee start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherlee


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Foxtor in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Foxtor, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Foxtor self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Foxtor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxtor start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxtor


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Solent Heights in Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

Solent Heights, Ryde

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Solent Heights self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Solent Heights start from £474 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solent Heights


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Braehead Croft in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Braehead Croft, Portessie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Braehead Croft self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Braehead Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Braehead Croft start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braehead Croft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

The Stables, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

The Stables self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey 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. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


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

Bull Pen in Charlton, Wiltshire, South West England

Bull Pen, Charlton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Charlton, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bull Pen start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

12 Glan Y Mor in Llansteffan, Dyfed, Mid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor, Llansteffan

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor self catering accommodation in Llansteffan, Dyfed 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. Prices at 12 Glan Y Mor start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Glan Y Mor


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dunholme House in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Dunholme House, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dunholme House self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Dunholme House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunholme House start from £468 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunholme House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Beachside Hideaway in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Beachside Hideaway, Courtown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Beachside Hideaway self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beachside Hideaway start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Wagon House in Polyphant, Cornwall, South West England

The Wagon House, Polyphant

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Wagon House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Wagon House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wagon House start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wagon House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites