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

Peak View in Hollow Meadows, Derbyshire, Central England

Peak View, Hollow Meadows

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Peak View self catering accommodation in Hollow Meadows, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Peak View start from £535 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peak View


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Johnnys Cottage in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Johnnys Cottage, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Johnnys Cottage self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnys Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Blacksmiths Workshop start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Blacksmiths Workshop


Sleeps 4

Shells Cottage in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Shells Cottage, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shells Cottage self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Shells Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shells Cottage start from £685 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shells Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Birch Cottage in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, North West England

Birch Cottage, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Birch Cottage self catering accommodation in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Birch Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Horseshoe Cottage in Wrelton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Horseshoe Cottage, Wrelton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Horseshoe Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Horseshoe Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Redcoat Cottage in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Redcoat Cottage, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Redcoat Cottage self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Redcoat Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redcoat Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcoat Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Prince Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Prince Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Prince 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 . Prince Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prince Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prince Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Finn House in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finn House, Castlegregory

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finn House self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finn House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finn House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finn House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Otley, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Coach House, Otley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Otley, North Yorkshire 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 Coach House start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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.

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

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