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

Motcombe Nursery in Motcombe, Dorset, South West England

Motcombe Nursery, Motcombe

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Motcombe Nursery self catering accommodation in Motcombe, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Motcombe Nursery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Motcombe Nursery start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Motcombe Nursery


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Carr Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carr Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carr Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Carr Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carr Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carr Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

No 1 Coach House in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

No 1 Coach House, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

No 1 Coach House self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 1 Coach House start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

William Court Cottage in Irton Hall, Cumbria, North West England

William Court Cottage, Irton Hall

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

William Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Irton Hall, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . William Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at William Court Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about William Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tigh na rudh in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Tigh na rudh, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Tigh na rudh in North East England 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 . Prices at Tigh na rudh start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh na rudh


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Lilians Retreat in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Lilians Retreat, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lilians Retreat self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lilians Retreat start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilians Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden

198 St Helens Bay in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

198 St Helens Bay, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

198 St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 198 St Helens Bay start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 198 St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Southcliffe View in Netherton, West Yorkshire, North West England

Southcliffe View, Netherton

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Southcliffe View self catering accommodation in Netherton, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Southcliffe View start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe View


Sleeps 2 Garden

3 Luibs in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

3 Luibs, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 Luibs self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 Luibs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Luibs start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Luibs


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cysgod-y-Coed in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cysgod-y-Coed, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cysgod-y-Coed self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cysgod-y-Coed start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cysgod-y-Coed


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

 

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