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 Hinks Farm Cottage in Lilleshall, Shropshire, West England

The Hinks Farm Cottage, Lilleshall

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Hinks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Lilleshall, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hinks Farm Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hinks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Cwm Derw Cottage in Llanafan Fawr, Powys, Mid Wales

Cwm Derw Cottage, Llanafan Fawr

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cwm Derw Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanafan Fawr, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cwm Derw Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Derw Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Plough in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Plough, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Plough self catering accommodation in Berrynarbor, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Plough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Plough start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Plough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room

10 Astbury Falls in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

10 Astbury Falls, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

10 Astbury Falls self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 10 Astbury Falls start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Astbury Falls


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

The Old Watchmakers Shop in Cropton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop, Cropton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Watchmakers Shop self catering accommodation in Cropton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Watchmakers Shop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Watchmakers Shop start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Watchmakers Shop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Schoolhouse Brewhouse start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Schoolhouse Brewhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

6 Malthouse Court in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

6 Malthouse Court, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

6 Malthouse Court self catering accommodation in Watchet, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 6 Malthouse Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Malthouse Court start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Malthouse Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Greenlands Cottage in Musbury, Devon, South West England

Greenlands Cottage, Musbury

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Musbury, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Greenlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenlands Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Helmsdale in Seahouses, Northumberland, North East England

Helmsdale, Seahouses

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Helmsdale self catering accommodation in Seahouses, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Helmsdale start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helmsdale


Sleeps 4 Garden

Riverside Walk in Airton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Riverside Walk, Airton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Riverside Walk self catering accommodation in Airton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Riverside Walk start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Walk


Sleeps 6 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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