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

Chatterbox Cottage in Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Chatterbox Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Chatterbox Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Chatterbox Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chatterbox Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chatterbox Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Broadings Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Broadings Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Broadings Cottage in North East 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Broadings Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadings Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadings Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

The Annexe in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Annexe, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd 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 Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


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

Corbar Towers in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Corbar Towers, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Corbar Towers self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Corbar Towers start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corbar Towers


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Granary in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Granary, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dartmoor Edge Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Edge Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dartmoor Edge Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Edge Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Hermitage Cottage in Egton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hermitage Cottage, Egton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hermitage Cottage self catering accommodation in Egton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hermitage Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hermitage Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hermitage Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Barn in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Barn, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Barn start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tig Nell in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tig Nell, Castlecove

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tig Nell self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tig Nell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tig Nell start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tig Nell


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old School Cottage in Tincleton, Dorset, South West England

The Old School Cottage, Tincleton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old School Cottage self catering accommodation in Tincleton, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old School Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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