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

93 Dalnabay in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 93 Dalnabay start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 93 Dalnabay


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kustard Kottage in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, North East England

Kustard Kottage, Easingwold

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Kustard Kottage self catering accommodation in Easingwold, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Kustard Kottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kustard Kottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kustard Kottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Stone House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Stone House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Stone House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Stone House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone House


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Beaufort Lodge in Inverness, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Beaufort Lodge, Inverness

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Beaufort Lodge in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beaufort Lodge start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Edencrest Lodge in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Edencrest Lodge, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Edencrest Lodge self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Edencrest Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Edencrest Lodge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Granary in Wormelow, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Granary, Wormelow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Granary self catering accommodation in Wormelow, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Granary start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Granary


Sleeps 2 Garden

Garden View in Lixwm, Flintshire, North Wales

Garden View, Lixwm

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Garden View self catering accommodation in Lixwm, Flintshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Garden View start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden View


Sleeps 2 Garden

Kingslow Cottage in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Kingslow Cottage, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Kingslow Cottage self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey 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. Kingslow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingslow Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingslow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Nether Barr Farmhouse in Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Nether Barr Farmhouse, Newton Stewart

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Nether Barr Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Nether Barr Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nether Barr Farmhouse start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nether Barr Farmhouse


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ghyll Bank Bungalow in Staveley, Cumbria, North West England

Ghyll Bank Bungalow, Staveley

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ghyll Bank Bungalow self catering accommodation in Staveley, Cumbria 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. Ghyll Bank Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ghyll Bank Bungalow start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ghyll Bank Bungalow


Sleeps 2 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.

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