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

Quarryside in Muckton Bottom, Lincolnshire, East England

Quarryside, Muckton Bottom

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Quarryside self catering accommodation in Muckton Bottom, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Quarryside start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quarryside


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sweet Pea Cottage in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sweet Pea Cottage, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sweet Pea Cottage self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sweet Pea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweet Pea Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweet Pea Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Laurels in Llansilin, Powys, Mid Wales

The Laurels, Llansilin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Laurels self catering accommodation in Llansilin, Powys sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Laurels start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Laurels


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Whitford, Flintshire, North Wales

The Granary, Whitford

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Whitford, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Coney Cottage in Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland North

Coney Cottage, Culdaff

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Coney Cottage self catering accommodation in Culdaff, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coney Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coney Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolly in Meppershall, Bedfordshire, East England

Dolly, Meppershall

Breaks in BedfordshireEast England

Dolly self catering accommodation in Meppershall, Bedfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dolly start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolly


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Ty Capel in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Capel, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Capel self catering accommodation in Llanberis, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Capel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Capel start from £408 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Capel


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

Trewen in Roch, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Trewen, Roch

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Trewen self catering accommodation in Roch, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Trewen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trewen start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trewen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cedars Mount Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Cedars Mount Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cedars Mount Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cedars Mount Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedars Mount Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Birch Cottage in Crathie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Birch Cottage, Crathie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Crathie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £559 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Garden 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

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