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

Hill House in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hill House, Eynsham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hill House in Central 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hill House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Grange Fell in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Grange Fell, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grange Fell self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grange Fell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grange Fell start from £850 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange Fell


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

St Cuthberts Cottage in Beal, Northumberland, North East England

St Cuthberts Cottage, Beal

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

St Cuthberts Cottage self catering accommodation in Beal, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at St Cuthberts Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Cuthberts Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Poets Cottage in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Poets Cottage, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Poets Cottage self catering accommodation in Hay-On-Wye, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Poets Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poets Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Post Box Apartment in Hornby, Cumbria, North West England

Post Box Apartment, Hornby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Post Box Apartment in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Post Box Apartment start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Post Box Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Harrisons Cottage in Llandegla, Denbighshire, North Wales

Harrisons Cottage, Llandegla

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Harrisons Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandegla, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Harrisons Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harrisons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Newton Bungalow in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Newton Bungalow, Neyland

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Newton Bungalow self catering accommodation in Neyland, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Newton Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newton Bungalow start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newton Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Fairacre in Llangennith, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Fairacre, Llangennith

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Fairacre self catering accommodation in Llangennith, West Glamorgan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fairacre start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairacre


Sleeps 6 Garden

Hollins Wood Bothy in Wortley, South Yorkshire, Central England

Hollins Wood Bothy, Wortley

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Hollins Wood Bothy self catering accommodation in Wortley, South Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hollins Wood Bothy start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollins Wood Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Standcliffe Mews in Crich, Derbyshire, Central England

Standcliffe Mews, Crich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Standcliffe Mews self catering accommodation in Crich, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Standcliffe Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Standcliffe Mews start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standcliffe Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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