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

Buzzard Heights in Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Buzzard Heights, Bridgwater

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Buzzard Heights in South 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Buzzard Heights start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buzzard Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lucky Cottage in Foxt, Staffordshire, Central England

Lucky Cottage, Foxt

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Lucky Cottage self catering accommodation in Foxt, Staffordshire 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 Lucky Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lucky Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gressingham Twenty Four in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Gressingham Twenty Four, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gressingham Twenty Four self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Gressingham Twenty Four does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gressingham Twenty Four start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gressingham Twenty Four


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gardeners Cottage in Hadleigh, Suffolk, East England

Gardeners Cottage, Hadleigh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Hadleigh, Suffolk 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. Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


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

Lavender Cottage in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lavender Cottage, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Yr Hen Ysgol in Prenteg, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol, Prenteg

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Hen Ysgol self catering accommodation in Prenteg, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Yr Hen Ysgol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Ysgol start from £428 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Ysgol


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunset Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Sunset Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sunset Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunset Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunset Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunset Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Highbury in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Highbury, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highbury self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway 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 Highbury start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbury


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

11 Hardy Grange in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

11 Hardy Grange, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

11 Hardy Grange self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. 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 11 Hardy Grange start from £610 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Hardy Grange


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barn Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Barn Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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