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

Old Ford Farm Annexe in Honiton, Devon, South West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe, Honiton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe self catering accommodation in Honiton, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Old Ford Farm Annexe start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Ford Farm Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

Rose Cottage in Witherslack, Cumbria, North West England

Rose Cottage, Witherslack

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Witherslack, Cumbria 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. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


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

Gerlan in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gerlan, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gerlan self catering accommodation in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gerlan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gerlan start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gerlan


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside Cottage in Rosehill, Shropshire, West England

Lakeside Cottage, Rosehill

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Lakeside Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosehill, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lakeside Cottage start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Hendre Aled Farmhouse in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Farmhouse, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hendre Aled Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Farmhouse start from £654 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Egton Cottage in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Egton Cottage, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Egton Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Egton Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Egton Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Cill Maolceadair Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cill Maolceadair Cottage, Ballydavid

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cill Maolceadair Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cill Maolceadair Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cill Maolceadair Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Cobblers in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Cobblers, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Cobblers self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Cobblers start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cobblers


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Summerhouse in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

The Summerhouse, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Summerhouse self catering accommodation in Combe Martin, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Summerhouse start from £523 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Summerhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden

Forest View in Tosside, North Yorkshire, North West England

Forest View, Tosside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Forest View self catering accommodation in Tosside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Forest View start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forest View


Sleeps 2 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites