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

Frure House in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Frure House, Kilmihil

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Frure House self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Frure House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Frure House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frure House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

40 Mill Road in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East England

40 Mill Road, Lincoln

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

40 Mill Road self catering accommodation in Lincoln, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 40 Mill Road start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 40 Mill Road


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Port View Terrace in Landrake, Cornwall, South West England

2 Port View Terrace, Landrake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 Port View Terrace self catering accommodation in Landrake, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Port View Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Port View Terrace start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Port View Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cefn Berain Uchaf in Llannefydd, Conwy, North Wales

Cefn Berain Uchaf, Llannefydd

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Cefn Berain Uchaf in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cefn Berain Uchaf start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Berain Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Downicary Chapel Stable in St Giles-On-The-Heath, Devon, South West England

Downicary Chapel Stable, St Giles-On-The-Heath

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Downicary Chapel Stable self catering accommodation in St Giles-On-The-Heath, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Downicary Chapel Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downicary Chapel Stable start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downicary Chapel Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cotton-tail Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Cotton-tail Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cotton-tail Lodge self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Cotton-tail Lodge start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotton-tail Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Hobsons Cottage in Fremington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hobsons Cottage, Fremington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Stean Cottage in Stean, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stean Cottage, Stean

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stean Cottage self catering accommodation in Stean, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stean Cottage start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stean Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hartland View in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

Hartland View, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hartland View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hartland View start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartland View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bishop Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bishop Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bishop Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bishop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bishop Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bishop Cottage


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.

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