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

The Nook in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

The Nook, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Nook in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Nook start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook


Sleeps 2

Seascape in Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Seascape, Kessingland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seascape self catering accommodation in Kessingland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Seascape does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seascape start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Striding Edge in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Striding Edge, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Striding Edge self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Striding Edge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Striding Edge start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Striding Edge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Steam Railway Cottage in Grosmont, North Yorkshire, North East England

Steam Railway Cottage, Grosmont

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Steam Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Grosmont, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Steam Railway Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steam Railway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

9 Ravens Point Cottage in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage, Curracloe

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Ravens Point Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Ravens Point Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Cariad in Cromarty, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Cariad, Cromarty

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Cariad self catering accommodation in Cromarty, Ross-shire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cariad start from £418 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cariad


Sleeps 8 Garden

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Upstairs Downstairs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upstairs Downstairs Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upstairs Downstairs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Windermere Lakeside Lodge in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Windermere Lakeside Lodge, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Windermere Lakeside Lodge self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Windermere Lakeside Lodge start from £400 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windermere Lakeside Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

25 Silverdale in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

25 Silverdale, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

25 Silverdale self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 25 Silverdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 25 Silverdale start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Silverdale


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Belton, Leicestershire, Central England

The Granary, Belton

Breaks in LeicestershireCentral England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Belton, Leicestershire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £750 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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