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

Overmoor in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Overmoor, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Overmoor self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Overmoor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Overmoor start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Overmoor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chapel Barn in Trellech, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Chapel Barn, Trellech

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Chapel Barn self catering accommodation in Trellech, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Chapel Barn start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Abbeys View in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Abbeys View, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Abbeys View in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Abbeys View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbeys View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeys View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Castleton Cottage in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Castleton Cottage, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Castleton Cottage self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire 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 Castleton Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleton Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ridding House in Stanhope, County Durham, North East England

Ridding House, Stanhope

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Ridding House self catering accommodation in Stanhope, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ridding House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ridding House start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridding House


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

Kynaston Cottage in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Kynaston Cottage, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Kynaston Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kynaston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kynaston Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kynaston Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Chapel Green in Polgooth, Cornwall, South West England

Chapel Green, Polgooth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Chapel Green self catering accommodation in Polgooth, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Chapel Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Green start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Green


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

The Captains Hideaway in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Captains Hideaway, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Captains Hideaway self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Captains Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Captains Hideaway start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Captains Hideaway


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

Porth Bean Court in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Porth Bean Court, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Porth Bean Court self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Porth Bean Court start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth Bean Court


Sleeps 2

Dolphins Watch in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

Dolphins Watch, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dolphins Watch self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dolphins Watch start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphins Watch


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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

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