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

Maplebeck in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Maplebeck, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Maplebeck self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Maplebeck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maplebeck start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maplebeck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cow Byre Cottage in Charlton, Wiltshire, South West England

Cow Byre Cottage, Charlton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Cow Byre Cottage self catering accommodation in Charlton, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cow Byre Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cow Byre Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Dutton House in Curbridge, Oxfordshire, Central England

Dutton House, Curbridge

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Dutton House self catering accommodation in Curbridge, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dutton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dutton House start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dutton House


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

The Sheiling in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Sheiling, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Sheiling self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Sheiling does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Sheiling start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Sheiling


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Cutteen in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Cutteen, Tulla

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cutteen self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cutteen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cutteen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cutteen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Spinney Farm Cottage in Bonsall, Derbyshire, Central England

Spinney Farm Cottage, Bonsall

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spinney Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Bonsall, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Spinney Farm Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spinney Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Inverness on the River in Inverness, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverness on the River, Inverness

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverness on the River self catering accommodation in Inverness, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Inverness on the River start from £364 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverness on the River


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Aelwydd in Sennybridge, Powys, Mid Wales

Aelwydd, Sennybridge

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Aelwydd self catering accommodation in Sennybridge, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Aelwydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aelwydd start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aelwydd


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Manod View in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Manod View, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Manod View self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manod View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manod View start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manod View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

White Goose Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

White Goose Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

White Goose Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. White Goose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Goose Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Goose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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 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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