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

The Mill in Welsh Newton Common, Herefordshire, West England

The Mill, Welsh Newton Common

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Mill self catering accommodation in Welsh Newton Common, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Mill start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill


Sleeps 2 Garden

Didcott in Redruth, Cornwall, South-West-England

Didcott, Redruth

Breaks in CornwallSouth-West-England

Didcott self catering accommodation in Redruth, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Didcott does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Didcott start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Didcott


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic Lodge in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic Lodge, Eyeries

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Stable Cottage in Acklington, Northumberland, North East England

Stable Cottage, Acklington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Acklington, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blair House in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Blair House, Dalbeattie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Blair House self catering accommodation in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Blair House start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blair House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Avery Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Avery Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avery Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avery Cottage start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avery Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Maws Cottage in Harwood Dale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Maws Cottage, Harwood Dale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Maws Cottage self catering accommodation in Harwood Dale, North Yorkshire 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. Maws Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maws Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maws Cottage


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

Candy Cottage in Thornford, Dorset, South West England

Candy Cottage, Thornford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Candy Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornford, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Candy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Candy Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Candy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Templars Mill in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

Templars Mill, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Templars Mill self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Templars Mill start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Templars Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden

Bay View in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Bay View, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bay View self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay View start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View


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 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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