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

Gortwood Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gortwood Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gortwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortwood Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortwood Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Ryburn in Warton, Cumbria, North West England

Ryburn, Warton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ryburn self catering accommodation in Warton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ryburn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ryburn start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryburn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ewelands Retreat in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ewelands Retreat, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ewelands Retreat self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ewelands Retreat start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ewelands Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Duncruzin Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Duncruzin Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Duncruzin Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Duncruzin Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncruzin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Llys Y Wennol in Rowen, Conwy, North Wales

Llys Y Wennol, Rowen

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Llys Y Wennol self catering accommodation in Rowen, Conwy sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Llys Y Wennol does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llys Y Wennol start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys Y Wennol


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Forestry Cottage in Bawsey, Norfolk, East England

Forestry Cottage, Bawsey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Forestry Cottage self catering accommodation in Bawsey, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Forestry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forestry Cottage start from £575 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forestry Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Bwythyn-y-Saer in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwythyn-y-Saer, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwythyn-y-Saer self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwythyn-y-Saer start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwythyn-y-Saer


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stones Throw in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Stones Throw, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stones Throw self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stones Throw start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stones Throw


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hillrise Barn in Flookburgh, Cumbria, North West England

Hillrise Barn, Flookburgh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillrise Barn self catering accommodation in Flookburgh, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillrise Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillrise Barn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillrise Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites