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

The Shavings in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

The Shavings, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Shavings self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Shavings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shavings start from £167 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shavings


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pilgrims Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pilgrims Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pilgrims Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Pilgrims Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pilgrims Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Coney Cottage in Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland North

Coney Cottage, Culdaff

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Coney Cottage self catering accommodation in Culdaff, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coney Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coney Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fforest Fields Cottage in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Fforest Fields Cottage, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Fforest Fields Cottage self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys 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. Fforest Fields Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fforest Fields Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fforest Fields Cottage


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

Budle Cove in Bamburgh, Northumberland, North East England

Budle Cove, Bamburgh

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Budle Cove self catering accommodation in Bamburgh, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Budle Cove does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Budle Cove start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Budle Cove


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Dairy in Clifford Chambers, Warwickshire, Central England

The Dairy, Clifford Chambers

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Clifford Chambers, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Dairy start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Snug in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Snug, Gargrave

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Snug self catering accommodation in Gargrave, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Snug start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Snug


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Cottage, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £476 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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

Braewood in Whitebridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Braewood, Whitebridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Braewood self catering accommodation in Whitebridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Braewood start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braewood


Sleeps 6 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

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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