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 Loft in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

The Loft, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Loft self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Arthurs Cottage in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Arthurs Cottage, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Arthurs Cottage self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Arthurs Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arthurs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

38 Lon Y Mes in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

38 Lon Y Mes, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

38 Lon Y Mes self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . 38 Lon Y Mes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 38 Lon Y Mes start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Lon Y Mes


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

1 Lyndale Cottages in Kingstone, Herefordshire, West England

1 Lyndale Cottages, Kingstone

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

1 Lyndale Cottages self catering accommodation in Kingstone, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 Lyndale Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Lyndale Cottages start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Lyndale Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kerbela in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Kerbela, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Kerbela self catering accommodation in Kingsdown, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Kerbela start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kerbela


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dylans Court in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Dylans Court, Laugharne

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Dylans Court in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dylans Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dylans Court start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dylans Court


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Penlon in Llanfaethlu, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Penlon, Llanfaethlu

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Penlon self catering accommodation in Llanfaethlu, Isle of Anglesey 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 Penlon start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penlon


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Dairy in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

The Dairy, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Dairy start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Callow Lodge in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

The Callow Lodge, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Callow Lodge in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Callow Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Callow Lodge start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Callow Lodge


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Hot tub Luxury self catering

Stephens Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Stephens Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Stephens Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stephens Cottage start from £357 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stephens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites