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

Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

Ducket Cottage in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Ducket Cottage, Garlieston

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Ducket Cottage self catering accommodation in Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ducket Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ducket Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ducket Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Wortley Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wortley Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wortley Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Wortley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wortley Cottage start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wortley Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Woodlands in Garstang, Lancashire, North West England

Woodlands, Garstang

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Garstang, Lancashire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodlands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ginnys Barn in Askham, Lincolnshire, East England

Ginnys Barn, Askham

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Ginnys Barn 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. Prices at Ginnys Barn start from £211 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ginnys Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stables Cottage in Whorlton, County Durham, North East England

Stables Cottage, Whorlton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stables Cottage self catering accommodation in Whorlton, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stables Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stables Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Swift Nick in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swift Nick, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swift Nick in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swift Nick start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swift Nick


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Wood Cottage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wood Cottage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wood Cottage self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Wood Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wood Cottage


Sleeps 2

Lowen Penty in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Lowen Penty, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lowen Penty self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lowen Penty start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lowen Penty


Sleeps 4

Croft Farm Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Farm Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Croft Farm Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Farm Cottage


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.

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