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

Ardwyn in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ardwyn, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ardwyn self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ardwyn start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardwyn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Transvaal House in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Transvaal House, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Transvaal House self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Transvaal House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Transvaal House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Transvaal House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Willow Brook Barn in Asterton, Shropshire, West England

Willow Brook Barn, Asterton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Willow Brook Barn self catering accommodation in Asterton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Willow Brook Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Brook Barn start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Brook Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Farmhouse in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Farmhouse, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse start from £396 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Langdale in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Langdale, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Langdale self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Langdale start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Langdale


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Low Green Cottage in Middleton, Cumbria, North West England

Low Green Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Green Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Low Green Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Green Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Tyn Lon Cottages in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

2 Tyn Lon Cottages, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

2 Tyn Lon Cottages self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Tyn Lon Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Tyn Lon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

Wild Bryony Cottage in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk, East England

Wild Bryony Cottage, Mendlesham Green

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wild Bryony Cottage self catering accommodation in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Wild Bryony Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wild Bryony Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wild Bryony Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The School Bakehouse Apartment in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The School Bakehouse Apartment, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The School Bakehouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The School Bakehouse Apartment start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School Bakehouse Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

12 Glan Y Mor in Llansteffan, Dyfed, Mid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor, Llansteffan

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

12 Glan Y Mor self catering accommodation in Llansteffan, Dyfed sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 12 Glan Y Mor start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Glan Y Mor


Sleeps 6 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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