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

Godre Parys in Penysarn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Godre Parys, Penysarn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Godre Parys self catering accommodation in Penysarn, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Godre Parys does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Godre Parys start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Godre Parys


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Cottage in Cannington, Somerset, South West England

The Cottage, Cannington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Cannington, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Forest View in Tosside, North Yorkshire, North West England

Forest View, Tosside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Forest View self catering accommodation in Tosside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Forest View start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forest View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Station House in Skegness, Lincolnshire, East England

The Old Station House, Skegness

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Old Station House self catering accommodation in Skegness, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Station House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Station House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Station House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Ivy Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Caldwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Pen-y-Coed in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pen-y-Coed, Malltraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pen-y-Coed self catering accommodation in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Pen-y-Coed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pen-y-Coed start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen-y-Coed


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Bloomfield Cottage in Powburn, Northumberland, North East England

Bloomfield Cottage, Powburn

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bloomfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Powburn, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bloomfield Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bloomfield Cottage


Sleeps 2 Open fire or wood burner

Feather Cottage in Peasenhall, Suffolk, East England

Feather Cottage, Peasenhall

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Feather Cottage self catering accommodation in Peasenhall, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Feather Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Feather Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Feather Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Samphire House in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Samphire House, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Samphire House self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Samphire House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire House start from £526 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


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

Clickety-Clack Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Clickety-Clack Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Clickety-Clack Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clickety-Clack Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clickety-Clack Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

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