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

Willow Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Willow Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Cobblers in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Cobblers, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Cobblers self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Cobblers start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cobblers


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodsman Lodge 2 in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodsman Lodge 2, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodsman Lodge 2 in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Woodsman Lodge 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodsman Lodge 2 start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodsman Lodge 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Games room Luxury self catering

Goldfinch in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Goldfinch, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Goldfinch self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Goldfinch start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldfinch


Sleeps 2 Garden

Hayloft Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hayloft Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cabin 14- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumbria,

Cabin 14- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in Northumbria

Cabin 14- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 14- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 14- Felmoor Park start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 14- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Westwood in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

Westwood, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Westwood self catering accommodation in Minehead, Somerset sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Westwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westwood start from £472 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westwood


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadow Place in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Meadow Place, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Meadow Place in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Meadow Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow Place start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Place


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

Tober Eile in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Tober Eile, Ferns

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Tober Eile self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tober Eile does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tober Eile start from £389 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tober Eile


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

The Creamery in Uffculme, Devon, South West England

The Creamery, Uffculme

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Creamery self catering accommodation in Uffculme, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Creamery start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Creamery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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