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

Addiewell in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Addiewell, Sanquhar

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Addiewell self catering accommodation in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Addiewell start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Addiewell


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Boatyard By The Sea in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Boatyard By The Sea, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Boatyard By The Sea self catering accommodation in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Boatyard By The Sea start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boatyard By The Sea


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Coastal Lodge in St Teath, Cornwall, South West England

The Coastal Lodge, St Teath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coastal Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coastal Lodge start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coastal Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Golf View Farmhouse in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Golf View Farmhouse, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Golf View Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Golf View Farmhouse start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf View Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cuckoostone Cottage in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Cuckoostone Cottage, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Cuckoostone Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Cuckoostone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoostone Cottage start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuckoostone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fettlers Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Fettlers Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fettlers Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Fettlers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fettlers Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fettlers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Mill Cottage in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Mill Cottage, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mill Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Cote in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

The Cote, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Cote self catering accommodation in Staindrop, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Cote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cote start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cote


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Wards Court 1 in Frampton On Severn, Gloucestershire, West England

Wards Court 1, Frampton On Severn

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Wards Court 1 self catering accommodation in Frampton On Severn, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Wards Court 1 start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wards Court 1


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Tack Room in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Tack Room, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

 

 

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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