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

Moonlight Cottage in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Moonlight Cottage, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moonlight Cottage self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moonlight Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moonlight Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Two Bays in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Two Bays, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Two Bays self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Two Bays start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Bays


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

Hen Graig in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Graig, Bull Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Graig self catering accommodation in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hen Graig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Graig start from £491 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Graig


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage - Coombe Farm House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage - Coombe Farm House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Granary in Rhewl, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Granary, Rhewl

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Granary in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

The Arch in Pant Glas, Shropshire, West England

The Arch, Pant Glas

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Arch self catering accommodation in Pant Glas, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Arch start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arch


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beech Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Beech Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pool House in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Pool House, Poolewe

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Pool House self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pool House start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pool House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bwthyn Clyd in Llanddaniel Fab, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Clyd, Llanddaniel Fab

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Clyd self catering accommodation in Llanddaniel Fab, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwthyn Clyd start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Clyd


Sleeps 4 Garden

Colliers Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Colliers Cottage, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Colliers Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Colliers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Colliers Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colliers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites