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

Heritage Grove Cottage in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, North East England

Heritage Grove Cottage, Skinningrove

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Heritage Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Skinningrove, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Heritage Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heritage Grove Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heritage Grove Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Court Cottage in Courtmatrix, County Limerick, Ireland South

Court Cottage, Courtmatrix

Breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Courtmatrix, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Court Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Court Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Churnet Valley Cottage in Froghall, Staffordshire, Central England

Churnet Valley Cottage, Froghall

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Churnet Valley Cottage self catering accommodation in Froghall, Staffordshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Churnet Valley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Churnet Valley Cottage start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Churnet Valley Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Waycot Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waycot Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waycot Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waycot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waycot Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waycot Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Sheppards Hut in Terrington St Clements, Norfolk, East England

Sheppards Hut, Terrington St Clements

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sheppards Hut self catering accommodation in Terrington St Clements, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sheppards Hut does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sheppards Hut start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheppards Hut


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

St Andrews Hall in Calstock, Cornwall, South West England

St Andrews Hall, Calstock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

St Andrews Hall self catering accommodation in Calstock, Cornwall 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 St Andrews Hall start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Andrews Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Great Alder House in Llangynhafal, Denbighshire, North Wales

Great Alder House, Llangynhafal

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Great Alder House self catering accommodation in Llangynhafal, Denbighshire sleeps 10. 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 Great Alder House start from £431 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Great Alder House


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

Rose Patch Cottage in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Rose Patch Cottage, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Rose Patch Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rose Patch Cottage start from £711 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Patch Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Goldcrest in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

Goldcrest, Meerbrook

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Goldcrest self catering accommodation in Meerbrook, Staffordshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Goldcrest start from £797 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldcrest


Sleeps 10 or more 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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