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

East Cawlow Barn in Hulme End, Derbyshire, Central England

East Cawlow Barn, Hulme End

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

East Cawlow Barn self catering accommodation in Hulme End, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at East Cawlow Barn start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Cawlow Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

The Steading Tower in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

The Steading Tower, Kinloss

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

The Steading Tower self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Steading Tower start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Steading Tower


Sleeps 4

2 The Courtyard in Alderholt, Dorset, South West England

2 The Courtyard, Alderholt

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

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


Sleeps 2 Garden

School House in Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

School House, Bradnop

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

School House self catering accommodation in Bradnop, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at School House start from £640 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about School House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Twt in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ty Twt, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Twt start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Middle Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Middle Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Middle Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Middle Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Barn start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Grainstore in Bolton Low Houses, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Grainstore, Bolton Low Houses

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Grainstore self catering accommodation in Bolton Low Houses, 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. Prices at The Old Grainstore start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Grainstore


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wormwood Hill in Cawood, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wormwood Hill, Cawood

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wormwood Hill self catering accommodation in Cawood, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wormwood Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wormwood Hill start from £432 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wormwood Hill


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Snooks Cottage in Upwey, Dorset, South West England

Snooks Cottage, Upwey

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Snooks Cottage self catering accommodation in Upwey, Dorset 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. Snooks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snooks Cottage start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snooks Cottage


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites