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

Morven Cottage in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Morven Cottage, Ballater

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Morven Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballater, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Morven Cottage start from £366 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morven Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Badger Cottage in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, West England

Badger Cottage, Much Wenlock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Badger Cottage self catering accommodation in Much Wenlock, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Badger Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badger Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badger Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

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

Whiteley Royd Farm in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Whiteley Royd Farm, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Whiteley Royd Farm in North West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Whiteley Royd Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteley Royd Farm start from £465 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteley Royd Farm


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

The Hinks Barn in Lilleshall, Shropshire, West England

The Hinks Barn, Lilleshall

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Hinks Barn self catering accommodation in Lilleshall, Shropshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hinks Barn start from £750 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hinks Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Carriage House in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Carriage House, Coldstream

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Carriage House self catering accommodation in Coldstream, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Carriage House start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carriage House


Sleeps 8 Garden

Number 4 in Biggin, Derbyshire, Central England

Number 4, Biggin

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Number 4 self catering accommodation in Biggin, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 4 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 4 start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 4


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

No 39 Kenwick Woods in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

No 39 Kenwick Woods, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

No 39 Kenwick Woods self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at No 39 Kenwick Woods start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 39 Kenwick Woods


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Avalon in Abergele, Conwy, North Wales

Avalon, Abergele

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Avalon self catering accommodation in Abergele, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Avalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avalon start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avalon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Riverside View in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Riverside View, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Riverside View self catering accommodation in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Riverside View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside View start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside View


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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites