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

12 The Green in Middleton Peak District, Derbyshire, Central England

12 The Green, Middleton Peak District

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

12 The Green self catering accommodation in Middleton Peak District, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 The Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 The Green start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 The Green


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Golden Sands Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Golden Sands Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Golden Sands Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Golden Sands Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golden Sands Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Pott Hall Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pott Hall Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pott Hall Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pott Hall Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pott Hall Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Rosemary Cottage in Bretforton, Heart of England,

Rosemary Cottage, Bretforton

Breaks in Heart of England

Rosemary Cottage self catering accommodation in Bretforton, Heart of England sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mostyn House in Denbigh, Conwy, North Wales

Mostyn House, Denbigh

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mostyn House self catering accommodation in Denbigh, Conwy sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mostyn House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mostyn House


Sleeps 8 Garden

Glyndley Manor Cottages in Stone Cross, East Sussex, South East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages, Stone Cross

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Glyndley Manor Cottages self catering accommodation in Stone Cross, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glyndley Manor Cottages start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glyndley Manor Cottages


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Crook in Great Urswick, Cumbria, North West England

The Crook, Great Urswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Crook self catering accommodation in Great Urswick, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Crook start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Crook


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Willow Barn in Flookburgh, Cumbria, North West England

Willow Barn, Flookburgh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Willow Barn self catering accommodation in Flookburgh, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Willow Barn start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bees House in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland West

Bees House, Tourmakeady

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Bees House self catering accommodation in Tourmakeady, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bees House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bees House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bees House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

The Barn, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Barn self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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.

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