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

Cowern Cottage in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Cowern Cottage, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cowern Cottage self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cowern Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cowern Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowern Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fox Ghyll in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire, North West England

Fox Ghyll, Bolton-By-Bowland

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Fox Ghyll self catering accommodation in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire 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 Fox Ghyll start from £1033 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fox Ghyll


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Langdale Lodge 15 in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Langdale Lodge 15, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Langdale Lodge 15 self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Langdale Lodge 15 start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Langdale Lodge 15


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Bro Aeron Cottage in Llangeitho, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Bro Aeron Cottage, Llangeitho

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Bro Aeron Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangeitho, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bro Aeron Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bro Aeron Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Pen y Parc in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Pen y Parc, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Pen y Parc self catering accommodation in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pen y Parc start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen y Parc


Sleeps 4 Garden

Harvest Cottage in Levisham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harvest Cottage, Levisham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harvest Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Harvest Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harvest Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harvest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Housekeepers Cottage in Meeson, Shropshire, West England

Housekeepers Cottage, Meeson

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Housekeepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Meeson, Shropshire 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. Prices at Housekeepers Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Housekeepers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

King Cottage in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

King Cottage, Cleggan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

King Cottage self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at King Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about King Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Y Bwythyn Gwyn in Meliden, Denbighshire, North Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn, Meliden

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn self catering accommodation in Meliden, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Bwythyn Gwyn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Padges Cottage in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Padges Cottage, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Padges Cottage self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Padges Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Padges Cottage start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Padges Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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