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

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cowbar Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cowbar Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cowbar Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cowbar Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowbar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Cart House in Farndale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Cart House, Farndale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Cart House self catering accommodation in Farndale, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Cart House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cart House start from £393 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cart House


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

Lower Town Cottage in St Keyne, Cornwall, South West England

Lower Town Cottage, St Keyne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lower Town Cottage self catering accommodation in St Keyne, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lower Town Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Town Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Worcester in Burtle, Somerset, South West England

Worcester, Burtle

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Worcester self catering accommodation in Burtle, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Worcester start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Worcester


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Farm Yard Cottage in Allerston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Farm Yard Cottage, Allerston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Farm Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Allerston, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Farm Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm Yard Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm Yard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

85 Seatown in Cullen, Morayshire, East Scotland

85 Seatown, Cullen

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

85 Seatown self catering accommodation in Cullen, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 85 Seatown start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 85 Seatown


Sleeps 6

Cobble Garth in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cobble Garth, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cobble Garth self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cobble Garth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobble Garth start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobble Garth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Commonside in Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

Commonside, Stourport-On-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Commonside self catering accommodation in Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Commonside start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Commonside


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 The Close in Radbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

2 The Close, Radbourne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

2 The Close self catering accommodation in Radbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 The Close start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Close


Sleeps 2 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.

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