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

Cragg Cottage in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

Cragg Cottage, Lindale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cragg Cottage self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cragg Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cragg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

South Woodend in Lowick Green, Cumbria, North-West-England

South Woodend, Lowick Green

Breaks in CumbriaNorth-West-England

South Woodend self catering accommodation in Lowick Green, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . South Woodend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Woodend start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Woodend


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cottage 1 in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cottage 1, Carmarthen

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cottage 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage 1 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage 1


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

2 Lon Las in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

2 Lon Las, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

2 Lon Las self catering accommodation in Aberaeron, Ceredigion 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. Prices at 2 Lon Las start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Lon Las


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 The Courtyard in Alderholt, Dorset, South West England

2 The Courtyard, Alderholt

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 The Courtyard self catering accommodation in Alderholt, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 The Courtyard start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Courtyard


Sleeps 2 Garden

Suidhe Cottage in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage, Kincraig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Suidhe Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Suidhe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suidhe Cottage start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suidhe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Breeze Hill in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Breeze Hill, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Breeze Hill self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Breeze Hill start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breeze Hill


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pennylands Lodge in Broadway, Worcestershire, West England

Pennylands Lodge, Broadway

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Pennylands Lodge self catering accommodation in Broadway, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Pennylands Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennylands Lodge start from £403 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennylands Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Colloggett in Cargreen, Cornwall, South West England

Colloggett, Cargreen

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Colloggett self catering accommodation in Cargreen, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Colloggett start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colloggett


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Elm Terrace in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

4 Elm Terrace, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 Elm Terrace self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 Elm Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Elm Terrace start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Elm Terrace


Sleeps 6 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