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

Brook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Brook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk 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. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


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

5 Vicarage Lane in Hayfield, Derbyshire, Central England

5 Vicarage Lane, Hayfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

5 Vicarage Lane self catering accommodation in Hayfield, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 Vicarage Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Vicarage Lane start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Vicarage Lane


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

Howe End Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Howe End Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Howe End Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Howe End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howe End Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howe End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

The Granary in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire, North Wales

The Granary, Pen-Y-Cefn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Pen-Y-Cefn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Usherwoods Dairy in Tatham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Usherwoods Dairy, Tatham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Usherwoods Dairy self catering accommodation in Tatham, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Usherwoods Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Usherwoods Dairy start from £580 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Usherwoods Dairy


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cosy Nook in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Cosy Nook, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bothy in Boldre, Hampshire, South East England

The Bothy, Boldre

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in Boldre, Hampshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Bothy start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eynons Cottage in Roch, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Eynons Cottage, Roch

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Eynons Cottage in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Eynons Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eynons Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eynons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Little Sedge in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Little Sedge, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Little Sedge self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Sedge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Sedge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadow Lodge in Coldingham, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Meadow Lodge, Coldingham

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Meadow Lodge self catering accommodation in Coldingham, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Meadow Lodge start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by 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 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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