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

Nuthatch in Hemsby, Norfolk, East England

Nuthatch, Hemsby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nuthatch self catering accommodation in Hemsby, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Nuthatch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nuthatch start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nuthatch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Howlugill Barn in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Howlugill Barn, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Howlugill Barn self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Howlugill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howlugill Barn start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howlugill Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Laxdale Cottage in Corpach, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Laxdale Cottage, Corpach

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Laxdale Cottage self catering accommodation in Corpach, Isle of Skye 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. Prices at Laxdale Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laxdale Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hill House in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hill House, Eynsham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hill House in Central 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hill House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Barn Owl Cottage in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Barn Owl Cottage, Pateley Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Barn Owl Cottage self catering accommodation in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Barn Owl Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Owl Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Owl Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Avondale Cottage in Tomintoul, Morayshire, East Scotland

Avondale Cottage, Tomintoul

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Avondale Cottage self catering accommodation in Tomintoul, Morayshire 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. Avondale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avondale Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avondale Cottage


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

The Cottage in Culverstone Green, Kent, South East England

The Cottage, Culverstone Green

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Culverstone Green, Kent 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. Prices at The Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Worcester in Burtle, Somerset, South West England

Worcester, Burtle

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Worcester self catering accommodation in Burtle, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Worcester start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Worcester


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Riverside Apartment in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Riverside Apartment, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Riverside Apartment self catering accommodation in Rye, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Riverside Apartment start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Apartment


Sleeps 4

Shepherd’s Farm Cottage in Lenham Heath, Kent, South East England

Shepherd’s Farm Cottage, Lenham Heath

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Shepherd’s Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Lenham Heath, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Shepherd’s Farm Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherd’s Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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