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

Mouse Cottage in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

Mouse Cottage, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mouse Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cotton-tail Lodge in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Cotton-tail Lodge, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cotton-tail Lodge self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Cotton-tail Lodge start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotton-tail Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Bayview House in Carbost, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Bayview House, Carbost

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Bayview House self catering accommodation in Carbost, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bayview House start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayview House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Belle Hill Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Belle Hill Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Belle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Belle Hill Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Can-yr-Afon in Cwmtwrch, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Can-yr-Afon, Cwmtwrch

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Can-yr-Afon self catering accommodation in Cwmtwrch, West Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Can-yr-Afon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Can-yr-Afon start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Can-yr-Afon


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

7 Ivy Terrace in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd, North Wales

7 Ivy Terrace, Borth-Y-Gest

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

7 Ivy Terrace self catering accommodation in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 7 Ivy Terrace start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Ivy Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden

Red Kites Retreat in Eglwysbach, Conwy, North Wales

Red Kites Retreat, Eglwysbach

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Red Kites Retreat in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Red Kites Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Red Kites Retreat start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Red Kites Retreat


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

Pili Palas in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Pili Palas, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Pili Palas self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pili Palas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pili Palas start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pili Palas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Greenfinch in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Greenfinch, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenfinch self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greenfinch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenfinch start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfinch


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Plover in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Plover, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Plover self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Plover start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plover


Sleeps 4 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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