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

Seaward in Paignton, Devon, South West England

Seaward, Paignton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seaward self catering accommodation in Paignton, Devon sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Seaward start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaward


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden

Church View Cottage in Pakefield, Suffolk, East England

Church View Cottage, Pakefield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Church View Cottage self catering accommodation in Pakefield, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Church View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Creag-na-Sanais in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Creag-na-Sanais, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Creag-na-Sanais self catering accommodation in Laggan, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Creag-na-Sanais start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creag-na-Sanais


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glendower in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Glendower, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Glendower self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys 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. Glendower does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendower start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendower


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kouloura in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Kouloura, Southerness

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Kouloura self catering accommodation in Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kouloura does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kouloura start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kouloura


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Linney in Roche, Cornwall, South West England

The Linney, Roche

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Linney self catering accommodation in Roche, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Linney start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linney


Sleeps 6 Garden

Y Bwthyn in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Bwthyn, Llandissilio

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Llandissilio, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Old Post Office in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Post Office, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Post Office start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Mawr in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Bwthyn Mawr, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Bwthyn Mawr self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bwthyn Mawr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Mawr start from £316 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Mawr


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brewery Farm Stables in Ansty, Dorset, South West England

Brewery Farm Stables, Ansty

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brewery Farm Stables self catering accommodation in Ansty, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Brewery Farm Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewery Farm Stables start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewery Farm Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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