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

Hillrise Cottage in Flookburgh, Cumbria, North West England

Hillrise Cottage, Flookburgh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillrise Cottage self catering accommodation in Flookburgh, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hillrise Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillrise Cottage start from £391 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillrise Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Farm Yard Cottage in Allerston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Farm Yard Cottage, Allerston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Farm Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Allerston, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Farm Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm Yard Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm Yard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Upper Barn in Callington, Cornwall, South West England

Upper Barn, Callington

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Upper Barn self catering accommodation in Callington, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Upper Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Barn start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

No 15 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

No 15, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

No 15 self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 15 start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 15


Sleeps 4 Garden

Penllwyn in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Penllwyn, Tanygrisiau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Penllwyn self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Penllwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Penllwyn start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penllwyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Niffany Barn in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Niffany Barn, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Niffany Barn self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Niffany Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Niffany Barn start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Niffany Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lanes Barn in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lanes Barn, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lanes Barn self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lanes Barn start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lanes Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Wern Bach in Caerwys, Clwyd, North Wales

Wern Bach, Caerwys

Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales

Wern Bach self catering accommodation in Caerwys, Clwyd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wern Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wern Bach start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

52 Main Street in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

52 Main Street, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

52 Main Street self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 52 Main Street start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 52 Main Street


Sleeps 6

High Park Barn in Uffculme, Devon, South West England

High Park Barn, Uffculme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

High Park Barn self catering accommodation in Uffculme, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . High Park Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High Park Barn start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Park Barn


Sleeps 2 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites