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

Kynaston Cottage in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Kynaston Cottage, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Kynaston Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kynaston Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kynaston Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kynaston Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Holme Lea Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holme Lea Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holme Lea Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holme Lea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holme Lea Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holme Lea Cottage


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

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno, Trimsaran

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cwrt-Y-Cadno in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwrt-Y-Cadno start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwrt-Y-Cadno


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Graig Las in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Graig Las, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Graig Las self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Graig Las start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Graig Las


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Old Inchbrook School in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old Inchbrook School, Nailsworth

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old Inchbrook School self catering accommodation in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Inchbrook School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Inchbrook School start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Inchbrook School


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

Corbar Towers in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Corbar Towers, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Corbar Towers self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Corbar Towers start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corbar Towers


Sleeps 4 Garden

Thatched Cottage in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, East England

Thatched Cottage, Fulbourn

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thatched Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pound Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pound Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pound Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pound Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pound Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lazidays in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lazidays, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lazidays self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lazidays does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lazidays start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lazidays


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Byre in Wentnor, Shropshire, Central England

The Byre, Wentnor

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Wentnor, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 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.

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