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

Lillieput Lodge in Melbourne, East Yorkshire, North East England

Lillieput Lodge, Melbourne

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Lillieput Lodge self catering accommodation in Melbourne, East Yorkshire 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. Lillieput Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lillieput Lodge start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lillieput Lodge


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

The Old Granary in Wormelow, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Granary, Wormelow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Granary self catering accommodation in Wormelow, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Granary start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Granary


Sleeps 2 Garden

Maws Cottage in Harwood Dale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Maws Cottage, Harwood Dale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Maws Cottage self catering accommodation in Harwood Dale, North Yorkshire 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. Maws Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maws Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maws Cottage


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

Number 3 in Biggin, Derbyshire, Central England

Number 3, Biggin

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Number 3 self catering accommodation in Biggin, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Number 3 start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 3


Sleeps 4 Garden

Damson Croft in Lastingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Damson Croft, Lastingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Damson Croft self catering accommodation in Lastingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Damson Croft start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson Croft


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brathay in Ambleside, Cumbria, North West England

Brathay, Ambleside

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brathay in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brathay start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brathay


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

The Cow Byre in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

The Cow Byre, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Cow Byre self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cow Byre start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Daisy Brae in Salen, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Daisy Brae, Salen

Breaks in Isle of MullHighlands Scotland

Daisy Brae self catering accommodation in Salen, Isle of Mull sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daisy Brae start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Brae


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Foxgloves Cottage in Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage, Wigton

Breaks in CumbriaCA7 8AH

Foxgloves Cottage in CA7 8AH has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Foxgloves Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxgloves Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxgloves Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 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 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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