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

1 Golfside in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Golfside, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Golfside self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Golfside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Golfside start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Golfside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millers House in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Millers House, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Millers House in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Millers House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers House


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

St Heddas Cottage in Egton, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Heddas Cottage, Egton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Heddas Cottage self catering accommodation in Egton, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Heddas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Heddas Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Heddas Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coastguard Cottage in Low Newton-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Coastguard Cottage, Low Newton-By-The-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Coastguard Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Coastguard Cottage start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coastguard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Brooklyn Cottage in Niton, Isle of Wight, South East England

Brooklyn Cottage, Niton

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Brooklyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Niton, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brooklyn Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brooklyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

62 Wellington Street in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

62 Wellington Street, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

62 Wellington Street self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 62 Wellington Street start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 62 Wellington Street


Sleeps 8 Garden

Harbour View Apartment in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harbour View Apartment, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harbour View Apartment self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harbour View Apartment start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour View Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Scylla View Cottage in Millbrook, Cornwall, South West England

Scylla View Cottage, Millbrook

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Scylla View Cottage self catering accommodation in Millbrook, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Scylla View Cottage start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scylla View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stryd Wen in Llangynog, Powys, Mid Wales

Stryd Wen, Llangynog

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Stryd Wen self catering accommodation in Llangynog, Powys 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. Stryd Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stryd Wen start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stryd Wen


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

Woodlands Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Woodlands Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

 

 

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