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

Rolling Mill Stable in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Rolling Mill Stable, Pateley Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Rolling Mill Stable self catering accommodation in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rolling Mill Stable start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rolling Mill Stable


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Holly Cottage in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Holly Cottage, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Holly Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sessingham Cottage in North Cornelly, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Sessingham Cottage, North Cornelly

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Sessingham Cottage self catering accommodation in North Cornelly, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sessingham Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sessingham Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sandywood in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sandywood, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sandywood self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sandywood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandywood start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandywood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glen View Cottage in Swells Hill, Gloucestershire, West England

Glen View Cottage, Swells Hill

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Glen View Cottage self catering accommodation in Swells Hill, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Glen View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glen View Cottage start from £398 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen View Cottage


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

White Lion House in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

White Lion House, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

White Lion House self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . White Lion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Lion House start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Lion House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Post Office in Mitford, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Post Office, Mitford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Mitford, Northumberland sleeps 6. 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 The Old Post Office start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


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

The Mushroom House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Mushroom House, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Mushroom House in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mushroom House start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mushroom House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Old Baptist Chapel in Penallt, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Old Baptist Chapel, Penallt

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Old Baptist Chapel self catering accommodation in Penallt, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Baptist Chapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Baptist Chapel start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Baptist Chapel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cae Cwta Bach in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Cae Cwta Bach, Llangefni

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Cae Cwta Bach self catering accommodation in Llangefni, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cae Cwta Bach start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cae Cwta Bach


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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