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

Coille Ghlas in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Coille Ghlas, Nethy Bridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Coille Ghlas self catering accommodation in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Coille Ghlas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coille Ghlas start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coille Ghlas


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glen Rise in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Glen Rise, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Glen Rise self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glen Rise start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Rise


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Congregational Manse in Dent, Cumbria, North West England

Congregational Manse, Dent

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Congregational Manse self catering accommodation in Dent, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Congregational Manse start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Congregational Manse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Firestones in Belper, Derbyshire, Central England

Firestones, Belper

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Firestones self catering accommodation in Belper, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Firestones start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firestones


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Driftwood Apartment in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Driftwood Apartment, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Driftwood Apartment self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Driftwood Apartment start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

New Cottage Farm in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

New Cottage Farm, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

New Cottage Farm self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at New Cottage Farm start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Cottage Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Campion Cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Campion Cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Campion Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Campion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Campion Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Campion Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

The Stable in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

The Stable, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Stable start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 2

Hollyside Cottage in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hollyside Cottage, Hutton-Le-Hole

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hollyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hollyside Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Ffos in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Ffos, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Ffos self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Ffos start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Ffos


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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