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

Freshfields Apartment in Sticker, Cornwall, South West England

Freshfields Apartment, Sticker

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Freshfields Apartment self catering accommodation in Sticker, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Freshfields Apartment start from £219 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Freshfields Apartment


Sleeps 2 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

No 5 Carlyon Road in Playing Place, Cornwall, South West England

No 5 Carlyon Road, Playing Place

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 5 Carlyon Road self catering accommodation in Playing Place, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 5 Carlyon Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Carlyon Road start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Carlyon Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Willow Cottage, Yafford

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Gordons House in Andover, Hampshire, South East England

Gordons House, Andover

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Gordons House self catering accommodation in Andover, Hampshire sleeps 7. 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 Gordons House start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gordons House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Coastguard Lookout in Cove, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Old Coastguard Lookout, Cove

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Old Coastguard Lookout self catering accommodation in Cove, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Old Coastguard Lookout start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coastguard Lookout


Sleeps 4

Spring Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Spring Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in Lynton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spring Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spring Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lapwing Lodge in Lanivet, Cornwall, South West England

Lapwing Lodge, Lanivet

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lapwing Lodge self catering accommodation in Lanivet, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lapwing Lodge start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lapwing Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Stoneheath Cottage in Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneheath Cottage, Winster

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneheath Cottage self catering accommodation in Winster, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stoneheath Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneheath Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneheath Cottage


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

School House in Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

School House, Bradnop

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

School House self catering accommodation in Bradnop, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at School House start from £640 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about School House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden 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

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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