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

Chestnut Cottage in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Chestnut Cottage, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Chestnut Cottage in Mid 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Colloggett in Cargreen, Cornwall, South West England

Colloggett, Cargreen

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Colloggett self catering accommodation in Cargreen, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Colloggett start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colloggett


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Brewery Store in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Old Brewery Store, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Old Brewery Store self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Old Brewery Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Brewery Store start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Brewery Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

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

Wheal Rose, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheal Rose self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheal Rose start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheal Rose


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tulip Tree Cottage in Turnditch, Derbyshire, Central England

Tulip Tree Cottage, Turnditch

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Tulip Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tulip Tree Cottage start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tulip Tree Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Woodhill in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast, North East England

Woodhill, Cottingham

Breaks in Yorkshire Moors and CoastNorth East England

Woodhill self catering accommodation in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodhill start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodhill


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Levishie in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Levishie, Invermoriston

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Levishie self catering accommodation in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Levishie does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Levishie start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Levishie


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Oak Cottage in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Oak Cottage, Fort William

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Cottage start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Cilcain, Flintshire, North Wales

Rose Cottage, Cilcain

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Cilcain, Flintshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Plasmelyn Twt in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Plasmelyn Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plasmelyn Twt start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plasmelyn Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites