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 Old Barn in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

The Old Barn, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Barn start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Surprise View in Ravenglass, Cumbria, North West England

Surprise View, Ravenglass

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Surprise View self catering accommodation in Ravenglass, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Surprise View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Surprise View start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Surprise View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Roselea in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Roselea, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Roselea self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roselea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roselea start from £356 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roselea


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

12a East Row in Holbrook, Suffolk, East England

12a East Row, Holbrook

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

12a East Row self catering accommodation in Holbrook, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 12a East Row does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12a East Row start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12a East Row


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Elder Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Elder Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Elder Cottage self catering accommodation in Caldwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Elder Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elder Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Glen Rise in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Glen Rise, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Glen Rise self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glen Rise start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Rise


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Peak Cottage in Hayfield, Derbyshire, Central England

Peak Cottage, Hayfield

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Peak Cottage self catering accommodation in Hayfield, Derbyshire 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. Prices at Peak Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Meathop Hall in Meathop, Cumbria, North West England

Meathop Hall, Meathop

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Meathop Hall self catering accommodation in Meathop, Cumbria sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Meathop Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meathop Hall start from £855 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meathop Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Priests Leap Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Priests Leap Cottage, Ballylickey

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Priests Leap Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Priests Leap Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priests Leap Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Cromford, Derbyshire, Central England

Stable Cottage, Cromford

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromford, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

 

 

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