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

Abbeys View in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Abbeys View, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Abbeys View in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Abbeys View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbeys View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeys View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Coastal Lodge in St Teath, Cornwall, South West England

The Coastal Lodge, St Teath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coastal Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Coastal Lodge start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coastal Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

Cairns Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cairns Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cairns Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cairns Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cairns Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cairns Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Pool House in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Pool House, Poolewe

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Pool House self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pool House start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pool House


Sleeps 6 Garden

Mollys Cottage in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Mollys Cottage, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Mollys Cottage in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mollys Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Yr Efail in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Efail, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Efail self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yr Efail start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Efail


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rose Cottage in Cilcain, Flintshire, North Wales

Rose Cottage, Cilcain

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Cilcain, Flintshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Stable, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Stable self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Craig y Don in Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig y Don, Barmouth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig y Don self catering accommodation in Barmouth, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig y Don start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig y Don


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Keepers Cottage in Beachamwell, Norfolk, East England

Keepers Cottage, Beachamwell

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Keepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Beachamwell, Norfolk 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. Keepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keepers Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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