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

The Barn in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Barn, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Berrynarbor, Devon sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Cote Ghyll Cottage in Osmotherley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cote Ghyll Cottage, Osmotherley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cote Ghyll Cottage self catering accommodation in Osmotherley, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cote Ghyll Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cote Ghyll Cottage start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cote Ghyll Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

20 Madison Wharf in Exmouth, Devon, South West England

20 Madison Wharf, Exmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

20 Madison Wharf self catering accommodation in Exmouth, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 20 Madison Wharf start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 20 Madison Wharf


Sleeps 2 Garden

Rannagh View in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Rannagh View, Liscannor

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rannagh View self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rannagh View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rannagh View


Sleeps 8 Garden

3 Luibs in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

3 Luibs, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 Luibs self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 Luibs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Luibs start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Luibs


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

West End Cottage in St Germans, Cornwall, South West England

West End Cottage, St Germans

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

West End Cottage self catering accommodation in St Germans, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West End Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

11 Hardy Grange in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

11 Hardy Grange, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

11 Hardy Grange self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. 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 11 Hardy Grange start from £610 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Hardy Grange


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The School Room in Kington, East-Worcestershire, Worcestershire

The School Room, Kington

Breaks in East-WorcestershireWorcestershire

The School Room self catering accommodation in Kington, East-Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The School Room start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School Room


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Little Lodge 2 in Bylaugh, Norfolk, East England

Little Lodge 2, Bylaugh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Lodge 2 self catering accommodation in Bylaugh, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Little Lodge 2 start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Lodge 2


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Sceptre Cottage in Crakehall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sceptre Cottage, Crakehall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sceptre Cottage self catering accommodation in Crakehall, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sceptre Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sceptre Cottage


Sleeps 6 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 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