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

Drummer Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Drummer Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Drummer Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Drummer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drummer Cottage start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drummer Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Congregational Manse in Dent, Cumbria, North West England

Congregational Manse, Dent

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Congregational Manse self catering accommodation in Dent, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Congregational Manse start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Congregational Manse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coed y Gelli in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed y Gelli, Abergavenny

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed y Gelli self catering accommodation in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coed y Gelli start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed y Gelli


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sundance Barn in Dereham, Norfolk, East England

Sundance Barn, Dereham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sundance Barn self catering accommodation in Dereham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sundance Barn start from £216 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sundance Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Upper Lingah Barn in Glusburn, North Yorkshire, North East England

Upper Lingah Barn, Glusburn

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Upper Lingah Barn self catering accommodation in Glusburn, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Upper Lingah Barn start from £424 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Lingah Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brynich Villa in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Brynich Villa, Brecon

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Brynich Villa self catering accommodation in Brecon, Powys sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brynich Villa start from £592 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brynich Villa


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Bottomhouse Barn in Ipstones, Staffordshire, Central England

Bottomhouse Barn, Ipstones

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Bottomhouse Barn self catering accommodation in Ipstones, Staffordshire sleeps 15. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bottomhouse Barn start from £889 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bottomhouse Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Heulwen in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Heulwen, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Heulwen self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Heulwen start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heulwen


Sleeps 6 Garden

Howle Hideaway in Howle Hill, Herefordshire, West England

Howle Hideaway, Howle Hill

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Howle Hideaway self catering accommodation in Howle Hill, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Howle Hideaway start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howle Hideaway


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Garden Flat at Holbecks House in Hadleigh, Suffolk, East England

The Garden Flat at Holbecks House, Hadleigh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Garden Flat at Holbecks House self catering accommodation in Hadleigh, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Garden Flat at Holbecks House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Garden Flat at Holbecks House start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Flat at Holbecks House


Sleeps 4 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