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

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm in Atlow, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm, Atlow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm self catering accommodation in Atlow, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bramble Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

1 Church Farm Barn in Halford, Shropshire, West England

1 Church Farm Barn, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

1 Church Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Church Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Church Farm Barn start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Church Farm Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hollins Wood Bothy in Wortley, South Yorkshire, Central England

Hollins Wood Bothy, Wortley

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Hollins Wood Bothy self catering accommodation in Wortley, South Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hollins Wood Bothy start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollins Wood Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

25 Tyn y Maes in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

25 Tyn y Maes, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

25 Tyn y Maes self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 25 Tyn y Maes start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Tyn y Maes


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Cart House in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Cart House, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Cart House self catering accommodation in Alberbury, 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. Prices at The Cart House start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Haybarn in Necton, Norfolk, East England

The Haybarn, Necton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Haybarn self catering accommodation in Necton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Haybarn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Haybarn start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Haybarn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Meraway in Trunch, Norfolk, East England

Meraway, Trunch

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Meraway self catering accommodation in Trunch, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Meraway start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meraway


Sleeps 4 Garden

School House in Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

School House, Bradnop

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

School House self catering accommodation in Bradnop, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at School House start from £640 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about School House


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

Lonnin Cottage in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Lonnin Cottage, Glassonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lonnin Cottage self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lonnin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lonnin Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lonnin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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