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

Bridge Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Bridge Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £383 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Celyn Cottage in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Celyn Cottage, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Celyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celyn Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lane Fold Cottage in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lane Fold Cottage, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lane Fold Cottage self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lane Fold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lane Fold Cottage start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lane Fold Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in Scalby, North Yorkshire, North East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages, Scalby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

No 3 Low Hall Cottages in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 3 Low Hall Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 3 Low Hall Cottages start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 3 Low Hall Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Honeysuckle Lodge in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Honeysuckle Lodge, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Honeysuckle Lodge self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bank House in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Bank House, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bank House self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bank House start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Celts Rest in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Celts Rest, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Celts Rest self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celts Rest start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celts Rest


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tree Tops in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tree Tops, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Tree Tops self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Tree Tops start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tree Tops


Sleeps 2

Little Acre in Langtoft, North Yorkshire, North East England

Little Acre, Langtoft

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Little Acre self catering accommodation in Langtoft, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Little Acre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Acre start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Acre


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grist Mill Cottage in Fontmell Magna, Dorset, South West England

Grist Mill Cottage, Fontmell Magna

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Grist Mill Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grist Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grist Mill Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grist Mill Cottage


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

 

 

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