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

Hornbeams in Bramford, Suffolk, East England

Hornbeams, Bramford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hornbeams self catering accommodation in Bramford, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hornbeams start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hornbeams


Sleeps 4 Garden

Highfield Cottage in Leek , Staffordshire, Central England

Highfield Cottage, Leek

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Highfield Cottage in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Highfield Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highfield Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Mountain View in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Mountain View, Rossadrehid

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Sheiling in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Sheiling, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Sheiling self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Sheiling does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Sheiling start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Sheiling


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Seashell Cottage in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Seashell Cottage, Portessie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Seashell Cottage self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seashell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seashell Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jasmine Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Jasmine Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Jasmine Cottage self catering accommodation in Alnmouth, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Jasmine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Well House Apartment in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

The Well House Apartment, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Well House Apartment self catering accommodation in Watchet, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Well House Apartment start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Well House Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Annexe in Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk, East England

The Annexe, Tivetshall St Mary

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Annexe start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 4 Garden

Nethergill Hay Mew in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire, North East England

Nethergill Hay Mew, Oughtershaw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Nethergill Hay Mew self catering accommodation in Oughtershaw, North Yorkshire 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. Nethergill Hay Mew does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nethergill Hay Mew start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nethergill Hay Mew


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

The Stables in Hopton, Shropshire, West England

The Stables, Hopton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Hopton, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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