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

Nook Cottage in Rosthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Nook Cottage, Rosthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Nook Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosthwaite, Cumbria 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. Nook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nook Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nook Cottage


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

The Callow Lodge in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

The Callow Lodge, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Callow Lodge in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Callow Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Callow Lodge start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Callow Lodge


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Hot tub Luxury self catering

Pengwern Farm Cottage in Llanrwst, Conwy, North Wales

Pengwern Farm Cottage, Llanrwst

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pengwern Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanrwst, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pengwern Farm Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pengwern Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

West Shaw Cote Cottage in Askrigg, North Yorkshire, North East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage, Askrigg

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage self catering accommodation in Askrigg, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West Shaw Cote Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Shaw Cote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Avery Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Avery Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avery Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avery Cottage start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avery Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Y Ffos in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Ffos, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Ffos self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Ffos start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Ffos


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bryn Penmaen in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Penmaen, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Penmaen self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Penmaen start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Penmaen


Sleeps 4 Garden

West House in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

West House, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

West House self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at West House start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Spout Barn in Shottle, Derbyshire, Central England

Spout Barn, Shottle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Spout Barn self catering accommodation in Shottle, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Spout Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spout Barn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spout Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Wade House in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Wade House, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Wade House self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire 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. Wade House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wade House start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wade House


Sleeps 6 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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