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

Beech Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beech Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beech Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room Luxury self catering

Gardeners Cottage in Hadleigh, Suffolk, East England

Gardeners Cottage, Hadleigh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Hadleigh, Suffolk 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. Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


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

Church View in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Church View, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Church View self catering accommodation in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Church View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cherry Tree Cottage in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Cherry Tree Cottage, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Cherry Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Helm Mint in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Helm Mint, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Helm Mint in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Helm Mint start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helm Mint


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Stables, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Stables self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion 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. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

20 Madison Wharf in Exmouth, Devon, South West England

20 Madison Wharf, Exmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

20 Madison Wharf self catering accommodation in Exmouth, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 20 Madison Wharf start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 20 Madison Wharf


Sleeps 2 Garden

Cahilly Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Cahilly Cottage, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cahilly Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare 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 Cahilly Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahilly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fen Hide in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, East England

Fen Hide, Long Sutton

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

4 Elm Terrace in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

4 Elm Terrace, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 Elm Terrace self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 Elm Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Elm Terrace start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Elm Terrace


Sleeps 6 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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