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

Howlugill Barn in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Howlugill Barn, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Howlugill Barn self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Howlugill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Howlugill Barn start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howlugill Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

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

Wheal Hart, St Newlyn East

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wheal Hart self catering accommodation in St Newlyn East, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wheal Hart start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wheal Hart


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

3 Low House Cottages in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

3 Low House Cottages, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

3 Low House Cottages self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria 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. 3 Low House Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Low House Cottages start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Low House Cottages


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

Alveton in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

Alveton, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Alveton self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Alveton start from £508 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alveton


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hayfield Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Hayfield Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Hayfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hayfield Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayfield Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Hayloft in Elsdon, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Hayloft, Elsdon

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Hayloft self catering accommodation in Elsdon, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Hayloft start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Hayloft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Poets Cottage in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Poets Cottage, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Poets Cottage self catering accommodation in Hay-On-Wye, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Poets Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poets Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Border View in Kington, East-Worcestershire, Worcestershire

Border View, Kington

Breaks in East-WorcestershireWorcestershire

Border View self catering accommodation in Kington, East-Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Border View start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Border View


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dolfor in Nefyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Dolfor, Nefyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Dolfor self catering accommodation in Nefyn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dolfor start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolfor


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunshine Cottage in Kessingland, Suffolk, East England

Sunshine Cottage, Kessingland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunshine Cottage self catering accommodation in Kessingland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunshine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunshine Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunshine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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