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

Brooklyn in Leek , Staffordshire, Central England

Brooklyn, Leek

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Brooklyn self catering accommodation in Leek , Staffordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brooklyn start from £498 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklyn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

East Lodge in Meeson, Heart of England,

East Lodge, Meeson

Breaks in Heart of England

East Lodge self catering accommodation in Meeson, Heart of England sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at East Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Torrs Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Torrs Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Torrs Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Torrs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Torrs Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torrs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Beesoni Lodge in Castlemorton, Worcestershire, West England

Beesoni Lodge, Castlemorton

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Beesoni Lodge self catering accommodation in Castlemorton, Worcestershire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Beesoni Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beesoni Lodge start from £604 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beesoni Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Higher Stoodley Farm in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, North West England

Higher Stoodley Farm, Hebden Bridge

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Higher Stoodley Farm self catering accommodation in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Higher Stoodley Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Higher Stoodley Farm start from £555 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Stoodley Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cariad Cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Cariad Cottage, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Cariad Cottage self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cariad Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cariad Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Eastburn Cottage in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire, North East England

Eastburn Cottage, Newbiggin

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Eastburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin , North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Eastburn Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastburn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Causeway House in Holy Island, Northumberland, North East England

Causeway House, Holy Island

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Causeway House self catering accommodation in Holy Island, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Causeway House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Causeway House start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Causeway House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

63 Atlantic Reach in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall, South West England

63 Atlantic Reach, Atlantic Reach

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

63 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Atlantic Reach, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 63 Atlantic Reach start from £513 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 63 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub

Beachmaster in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Beachmaster, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Beachmaster self catering accommodation in Kingsdown, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beachmaster start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachmaster


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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