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

Telford House in Menai Straits, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Telford House, Menai Straits

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Telford House self catering accommodation in Menai Straits, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Telford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Telford House start from £1585 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Telford House


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

Beachcombers Cottage in Millbrook, Cornwall, South West England

Beachcombers Cottage, Millbrook

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Beachcombers Cottage self catering accommodation in Millbrook, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Beachcombers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachcombers Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcombers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Manor Farm Cottage in Swaffham, Norfolk, East England

Manor Farm Cottage, Swaffham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Manor Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Swaffham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manor Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Farm Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodlands Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodlands Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Llys Owen in Tregarth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llys Owen, Tregarth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llys Owen self catering accommodation in Tregarth, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llys Owen start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys Owen


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stable in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Stable, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Whitland, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Stable start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Bryn Meurig Bach in Fairbourne, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Meurig Bach, Fairbourne

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Meurig Bach self catering accommodation in Fairbourne, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bryn Meurig Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Meurig Bach start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Meurig Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ebberston, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Robin Rigg View in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Robin Rigg View, Ruthwell

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Robin Rigg View self catering accommodation in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Robin Rigg View start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robin Rigg View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

Ivy Cottage, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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.

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