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

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Park House in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Park House, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Park House self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. 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 Park House start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Park House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Limes Coach House in Curry Rivel, Somerset, South West England

The Limes Coach House, Curry Rivel

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Limes Coach House self catering accommodation in Curry Rivel, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Limes Coach House start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Limes Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Stable in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

The Stable, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stable start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Rose Cottage in Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Rose Cottage, Niton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Rockpool in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Rockpool, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Rockpool self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rockpool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockpool start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockpool


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Healers Cottage in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, West England

Healers Cottage, Hoarwithy

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Healers Cottage self catering accommodation in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Healers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Healers Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Healers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Northern Star in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Northern Star, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Northern Star self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Northern Star does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Northern Star start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Northern Star


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Egton Cottage in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Egton Cottage, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Egton Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Egton Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Egton Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Hendre Aled Farmhouse in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Farmhouse, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hendre Aled Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Farmhouse start from £654 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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