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

Queens Cottage in Tideswell, Derbyshire, Central England

Queens Cottage, Tideswell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Queens Cottage self catering accommodation in Tideswell, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Queens Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Queens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

102 Gills Cliff in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, South East England

102 Gills Cliff, Ventnor

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

102 Gills Cliff self catering accommodation in Ventnor, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 102 Gills Cliff start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 102 Gills Cliff


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Sweet Pea Cottage in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sweet Pea Cottage, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sweet Pea Cottage self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sweet Pea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweet Pea Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweet Pea Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Salruth Cottage in Alloa, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Salruth Cottage, Alloa

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Salruth Cottage self catering accommodation in Alloa, Perthshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Salruth Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salruth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Summerhouse in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Summerhouse, Bembridge

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Summerhouse self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Summerhouse start from £423 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Summerhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Two Tees in Swanwick, Derbyshire, Central England

Two Tees, Swanwick

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Two Tees self catering accommodation in Swanwick, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Two Tees start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Tees


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Blagdon Hill, Somerset, South West England

The Stables, Blagdon Hill

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Blagdon Hill, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stables start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stonywood Cottage in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Stonywood Cottage, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Stonywood Cottage self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Stonywood Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stonywood Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stonywood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lothlorien Cottage in Cwmgors, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Lothlorien Cottage, Cwmgors

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Lothlorien Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lothlorien Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lothlorien Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cahilly Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Cahilly Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cahilly Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare 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. Prices at Cahilly Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahilly Cottage


Sleeps 6 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