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

Bullring Cottage in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bullring Cottage, Stokesley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bullring Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokesley, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bullring Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bullring Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bullring Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Carlyle in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carlyle, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carlyle self catering accommodation in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Carlyle start from £342 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlyle


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

Honeysuckle in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £336 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Lakeside Yurt in Beckford, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lakeside Yurt, Beckford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lakeside Yurt self catering accommodation in Beckford, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Lakeside Yurt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lakeside Yurt start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lakeside Yurt


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Barn Croft in Curbar, Derbyshire, Central England

Barn Croft, Curbar

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barn Croft self catering accommodation in Curbar, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Barn Croft start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Croft


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East England

Stable Cottage, Otterburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Otterburn, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Badger Cottage in St Issey, Cornwall, South West England

Badger Cottage, St Issey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Badger Cottage self catering accommodation in St Issey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Badger Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badger Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badger Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Sunrise in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Sunrise, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Sunrise self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunrise start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunrise


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Farm Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Farm Cottage, Kilmihil

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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