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

52 Main Street in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

52 Main Street, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

52 Main Street self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 52 Main Street start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 52 Main Street


Sleeps 6

10 Swan House in Tewitfield Marina, Lancashire, North West England

10 Swan House, Tewitfield Marina

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

10 Swan House self catering accommodation in Tewitfield Marina, Lancashire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 10 Swan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 10 Swan House start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Swan House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

No 1 Railway Cottages in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

No 1 Railway Cottages, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

No 1 Railway Cottages self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 1 Railway Cottages start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Railway Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Coed y Gelli in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed y Gelli, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed y Gelli self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coed y Gelli start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed y Gelli


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kwai Cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

Kwai Cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kwai Cottage self catering accommodation in Portreath, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kwai Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kwai Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kwai Cottage


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

Old Brewery Coach House in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

Old Brewery Coach House, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Old Brewery Coach House 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: Detached Garden . Old Brewery Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Brewery Coach House start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Brewery Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bretton Mount Cottage in Eyam, Derbyshire, Central England

Bretton Mount Cottage, Eyam

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bretton Mount Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyam, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bretton Mount Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bretton Mount Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bretton Mount Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Coastguard Lookout in Cove, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Old Coastguard Lookout, Cove

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Old Coastguard Lookout self catering accommodation in Cove, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Coastguard Lookout start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coastguard Lookout


Sleeps 4

Traquair in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Traquair, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Traquair self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Traquair does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traquair start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traquair


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

11 Waterville Bay in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

11 Waterville Bay, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

11 Waterville Bay self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 11 Waterville Bay start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Waterville Bay


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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