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

37 Ocean Park in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

37 Ocean Park, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

37 Ocean Park self catering accommodation in Westward Ho, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 37 Ocean Park start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 37 Ocean Park


Sleeps 4

Mary Rose Cottage in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Mary Rose Cottage, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Mary Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mary Rose Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

High View Cottage in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

High View Cottage, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

High View Cottage self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. High View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High View Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High View Cottage


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

Rusland in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Rusland, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rusland in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rusland start from £502 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rusland


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Cider Press in Brinsop, Herefordshire, West England

The Cider Press, Brinsop

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Cider Press self catering accommodation in Brinsop, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cider Press start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Press


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tyddyn in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyddyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Gordons View in Pleasant Stile, Gloucestershire, West England

Gordons View, Pleasant Stile

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Gordons View self catering accommodation in Pleasant Stile, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gordons View start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gordons View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Primrose House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Primrose House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Primrose House self catering accommodation in Lowestoft, Suffolk sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Primrose House start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Craig y Don in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig y Don, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig y Don self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig y Don start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig y Don


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Firs Lodge in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Firs Lodge, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Firs Lodge self catering accommodation in Narberth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Firs Lodge start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firs Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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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