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

Drovers Rest in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East England

Drovers Rest, Otterburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Drovers Rest in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Drovers Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drovers Rest start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drovers Rest


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Arosfa in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arosfa, Beaumaris

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arosfa self catering accommodation in Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arosfa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arosfa start from £448 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arosfa


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadow Place in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Meadow Place, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Meadow Place in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Meadow Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadow Place start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Place


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

Arberth in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arberth, Holyhead

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arberth self catering accommodation in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Arberth start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arberth


Sleeps 6 Garden Games room

Curlew Cottage in Sutton Cheshire, Cheshire, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Sutton Cheshire

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Curlew Cottage in North West England 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 . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Ryburn in Warton, Cumbria, North West England

Ryburn, Warton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ryburn self catering accommodation in Warton, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ryburn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ryburn start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ryburn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Butlers Quarters in Henlle, Shropshire, West England

The Butlers Quarters, Henlle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Butlers Quarters self catering accommodation in Henlle, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Butlers Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Butlers Quarters start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Butlers Quarters


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

9 Linden Grove in Canterbury, Kent, South East England

9 Linden Grove, Canterbury

Breaks in KentSouth East England

9 Linden Grove self catering accommodation in Canterbury, Kent sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Linden Grove start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Linden Grove


Sleeps 2 Garden

3- School House in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

3- School House, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

3- School House self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3- School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3- School House start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3- School House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Stones Throw in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Stones Throw, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stones Throw self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stones Throw start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stones Throw


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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites