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

5 Railway Terrace in Froghall, Staffordshire, Central England

5 Railway Terrace, Froghall

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

5 Railway Terrace self catering accommodation in Froghall, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Railway Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Railway Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Railway Terrace


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Martins Row in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Martins Row, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Martins Row self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Martins Row start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Martins Row


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Arbour in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Arbour, Gargrave

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Arbour self catering accommodation in Gargrave, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Arbour start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arbour


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Bull Hull in Hutton Roof, Cumbria, North West England

The Bull Hull, Hutton Roof

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Bull Hull self catering accommodation in Hutton Roof, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Bull Hull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bull Hull start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bull Hull


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Broadings Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Broadings Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Broadings Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Broadings Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadings Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadings Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

The Arches in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Arches, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Arches start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage in Degwany, Conwy, North Wales

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage, Degwany

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Fairway- Deganwy Cottage self catering accommodation in Degwany, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Fairway- Deganwy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fairway- Deganwy Cottage start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway- Deganwy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Farmhouse in Crymych, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Farmhouse, Crymych

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

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


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mickeys Cottage in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Mickeys Cottage, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mickeys Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mickeys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Matlock Green in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Matlock Green, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Matlock Green self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Matlock Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Matlock Green start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Matlock Green


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.

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