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 Hay Loft in Peak Forest, Derbyshire, Central England

The Hay Loft, Peak Forest

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Hay Loft self catering accommodation in Peak Forest, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Hay Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hay Loft start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hay Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Hendre House Barn in Abergynolowyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hendre House Barn, Abergynolowyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hendre House Barn self catering accommodation in Abergynolowyn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hendre House Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre House Barn start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre House Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bluebell Studio in Waldringfield, Suffolk, East England

Bluebell Studio, Waldringfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bluebell Studio in 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. Bluebell Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Studio start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Whitelea in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Whitelea, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Whitelea self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Whitelea start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitelea


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Old Watchmakers Shop in Cropton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop, Cropton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop self catering accommodation in Cropton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Watchmakers Shop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Watchmakers Shop start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Watchmakers Shop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seascape in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Seascape, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Seascape self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seascape start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Riverside in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Riverside, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Riverside self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Riverside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Artro View in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Artro View, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Artro View self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Artro View start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Artro View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Chestnut Garth in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

1 Chestnut Garth, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

1 Chestnut Garth in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Chestnut Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Chestnut Garth start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Chestnut Garth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Primrose House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Primrose House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Primrose House self catering accommodation in Lowestoft, Suffolk sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Primrose House start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites