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

Sunnyvista in Tywardreath, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnyvista, Tywardreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hoewal in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Hoewal, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Hoewal in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hoewal start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hoewal


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Sycamores Barn in Brighstone, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sycamores Barn, Brighstone

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sycamores Barn self catering accommodation in Brighstone, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sycamores Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamores Barn start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamores Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Glen Dessary in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Glen Dessary, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Glen Dessary self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Glen Dessary start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Dessary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Low Fold Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Low Fold Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Low Fold Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Low Fold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Fold Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Fold Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bridge View Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Bridge View Cottage, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bridge View Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bridge View Cottage start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Mountain View, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 5. 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 Mountain View start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wheal Kitty in St Newlyn East, Cornwall, South West England

Wheal Kitty, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheal Kitty self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheal Kitty start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheal Kitty


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Knights Cottage in Stainforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Knights Cottage, Stainforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Knights Cottage self catering accommodation in Stainforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Knights Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knights Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knights Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Beech Cottage in Scales, Cumbria, North West England

Beech Cottage, Scales

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Scales, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beech Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites