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

Court House in Uley, Gloucestershire, South West England

Court House, Uley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Court House self catering accommodation in Uley, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Court House start from £356 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Court House


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Cider Mill in Caynham, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cider Mill, Caynham

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cider Mill self catering accommodation in Caynham, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Cider Mill start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cider Mill


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brians Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Brians Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Brians Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brians Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brians Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cherry Tree House in Allendale, Northumberland, North East England

Cherry Tree House, Allendale

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cherry Tree House self catering accommodation in Allendale, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cherry Tree House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree House


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

Adare Cottage in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland South

Adare Cottage, Adare

Breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Adare Cottage self catering accommodation in Adare, County Limerick 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. Adare Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adare Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adare Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

River View in Millers Dale, Derbyshire, Central England

River View, Millers Dale

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

River View self catering accommodation in Millers Dale, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. River View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River View start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Miramar Lodge in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Miramar Lodge, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Miramar Lodge self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Miramar Lodge start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miramar Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Hayloft in Saham Hills, Norfolk, East England

The Hayloft, Saham Hills

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Saham Hills, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


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

Contention Barn in Penhallow, Cornwall, South West England

Contention Barn, Penhallow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Contention Barn self catering accommodation in Penhallow, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Contention Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Contention Barn start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Contention Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in Portland Bill, Dorset, South West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge, Portland Bill

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in South West 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: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

 

 

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

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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