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

Swallows at Falkedon in Spreyton, Devon, South West England

Swallows at Falkedon, Spreyton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Swallows at Falkedon self catering accommodation in Spreyton, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallows at Falkedon start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows at Falkedon


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Celyn Cottage in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Celyn Cottage, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Celyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celyn Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Baptist Chapel in Penallt, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Old Baptist Chapel, Penallt

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Old Baptist Chapel self catering accommodation in Penallt, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Baptist Chapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Baptist Chapel start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Baptist Chapel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hartcliffe View in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire, Central England

Hartcliffe View, Millhouse Green

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Hartcliffe View self catering accommodation in Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Hartcliffe View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hartcliffe View start from £839 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartcliffe View


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Tan Y Fron in Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tan Y Fron, Llanberis

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tan Y Fron in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tan Y Fron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tan Y Fron start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tan Y Fron


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lyndhurst Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Lyndhurst Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lyndhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lyndhurst Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyndhurst Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lotties Loft in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lotties Loft, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lotties Loft self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lotties Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lotties Loft start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lotties Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Whitby Harbour Retreat in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Whitby Harbour Retreat, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Whitby Harbour Retreat self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Whitby Harbour Retreat start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitby Harbour Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Coach House in Almeley, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Almeley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Almeley, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

No 39 Kenwick Woods in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

No 39 Kenwick Woods, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

No 39 Kenwick Woods self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at No 39 Kenwick Woods start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 39 Kenwick Woods


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

 

 

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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