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

Karma Lodge in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

Karma Lodge, Kings Lynn

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Karma Lodge self catering accommodation in Kings Lynn, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Karma Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Karma Lodge start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Karma Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Woodlands in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodlands, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Woodlands start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Inchbrook School in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old Inchbrook School, Nailsworth

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old Inchbrook School self catering accommodation in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Inchbrook School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Inchbrook School start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Inchbrook School


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ty Bach in Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Bach, Bala

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Bach self catering accommodation in Bala, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Bach start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden

Hinds Cottage in Wigmore, Shropshire, West England

Hinds Cottage, Wigmore

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Hinds Cottage self catering accommodation in Wigmore, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hinds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hinds Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hinds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Llannor in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd, North Wales

Llannor, Borth-Y-Gest

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Llannor self catering accommodation in Borth-Y-Gest, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Llannor start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llannor


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Ocean View in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

1 Ocean View, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

1 Ocean View self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Ocean View start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cottage - Coombe Farm House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage - Coombe Farm House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage - Coombe Farm House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Upstairs Downstairs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upstairs Downstairs Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upstairs Downstairs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hobble in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Hobble, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Hobble self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Hobble does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hobble start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hobble


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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