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

Cabin 10- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumberland, North East England

Cabin 10- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cabin 10- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 10- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 10- Felmoor Park start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 10- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Birch House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Birch House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Birch House self catering accommodation in Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Birch House start from £801 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Egton Cottage in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Egton Cottage, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Egton Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Egton Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Egton Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Swallows in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Swallows, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Swallows self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallows start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Chalet in Burgh Castle, Norfolk, East England

The Chalet, Burgh Castle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Burgh Castle, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Chalet start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


Sleeps 4 Garden

Arfor in New Quay Wales, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Arfor, New Quay Wales

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Arfor self catering accommodation in New Quay Wales, Ceredigion sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Arfor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arfor start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arfor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bank House in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Bank House, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bank House self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bank House start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Christmas Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Christmas Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Christmas Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Christmas Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Christmas Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barks Cottage in Moneystone, Derbyshire, Central England

Barks Cottage, Moneystone

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barks Cottage self catering accommodation in Moneystone, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Barks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barks Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barks Cottage


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

Talog Barn in Tregynon, Powys, Mid Wales

Talog Barn, Tregynon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Talog Barn in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Talog Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Talog Barn start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Talog Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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 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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