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

Little Lodge 2 in Bylaugh, Norfolk, East England

Little Lodge 2, Bylaugh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Lodge 2 self catering accommodation in Bylaugh, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Little Lodge 2 start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Lodge 2


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

The Bungalow in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Bungalow, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bungalow start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Plover in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Plover, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Plover self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Plover start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plover


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Cabin at North Lodge in Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Cabin at North Lodge, Canonbie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Cabin at North Lodge self catering accommodation in Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cabin at North Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cabin at North Lodge


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

1 Beach Terrace in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

1 Beach Terrace, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

1 Beach Terrace self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 Beach Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Beach Terrace start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Beach Terrace


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

No 1 Low Hall Cottages in Scalby, North Yorkshire, North East England

No 1 Low Hall Cottages, Scalby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

No 1 Low Hall Cottages in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 1 Low Hall Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 Low Hall Cottages start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Low Hall Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Calf Kit in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Calf Kit, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Calf Kit in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Calf Kit does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Calf Kit start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Calf Kit


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bay View in Bamburgh, Northumberland, North East England

Bay View, Bamburgh

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bay View self catering accommodation in Bamburgh, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay View start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Castle Hill in Peebles, Peeblesshire, Borders Scotland

Castle Hill, Peebles

Breaks in PeeblesshireBorders Scotland

Castle Hill self catering accommodation in Peebles, Peeblesshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Castle Hill start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Hill


Sleeps 6 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