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

Wisteria Chalet in Watchfield, Somerset, South West England

Wisteria Chalet, Watchfield

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wisteria Chalet self catering accommodation in Watchfield, Somerset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Wisteria Chalet start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Chalet


Sleeps 2 Garden

Harber Scar in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harber Scar, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harber Scar self catering accommodation in Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Harber Scar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harber Scar start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harber Scar


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shortner Croft in Biggin, Derbyshire, Central England

Shortner Croft, Biggin

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Shortner Croft self catering accommodation in Biggin, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Shortner Croft start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shortner Croft


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Old Smithy in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Smithy, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Smithy self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Smithy start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Smithy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Rowan Garth in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, North West England

4 Rowan Garth, Kirkby Lonsdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

4 Rowan Garth self catering accommodation in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Rowan Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Rowan Garth start from £293 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Rowan Garth


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Gloss Farmhouse in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gloss Farmhouse, Lauragh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Gloss Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gloss Farmhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gloss Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millers House in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Millers House, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Millers House in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Millers House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers House


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

Pheasant Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pheasant Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire 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. Pheasant Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


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

Richmond Cottage in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Richmond Cottage, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Richmond Cottage self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Richmond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Richmond Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Richmond Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Court in Eggleston, County Durham, North East England

Stable Court, Eggleston

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Stable Court in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stable Court start from £427 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Court


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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

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