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

Arthurs Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Arthurs Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arthurs Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Arthurs Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arthurs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Forge in Powburn, Northumberland, North East England

The Forge, Powburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Forge self catering accommodation in Powburn, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Forge


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

Outlook in Stratton, Cornwall, South West England

Outlook, Stratton

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Outlook self catering accommodation in Stratton, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Outlook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Outlook start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Outlook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hart Cottage in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hart Cottage, Glaisdale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hart Cottage self catering accommodation in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Hart Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hart Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hart Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carr Bank Cottage in Arnside, Cumbria, North West England

Carr Bank Cottage, Arnside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Carr Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in Arnside, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Carr Bank Cottage start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carr Bank Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Penrhynbach in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

1 Penrhynbach, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

1 Penrhynbach self catering accommodation in Aberaeron, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 Penrhynbach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Penrhynbach start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Penrhynbach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Delfod Cottage in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Delfod Cottage, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Delfod Cottage self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Delfod Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delfod Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delfod Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whitestone in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Whitestone, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whitestone self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Whitestone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitestone start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitestone


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

The Old Stable in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Stable, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Stable self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Stable start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stable


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

The Stables in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

The Stables, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

The Stables self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites