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

Stable Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Stable Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Belford, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

10 Phoenix Building in Litton, Derbyshire, Central England

10 Phoenix Building, Litton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

10 Phoenix Building self catering accommodation in Litton, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 10 Phoenix Building start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Phoenix Building


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Holme Lea Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holme Lea Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holme Lea Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holme Lea Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holme Lea Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holme Lea Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lavenna in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Lavenna, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lavenna self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Lavenna start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavenna


Sleeps 4

The Granary in Belton, Leicestershire, Central England

The Granary, Belton

Breaks in LeicestershireCentral England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Belton, Leicestershire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £750 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Gentiana Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

Gentiana Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Gentiana Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham 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 Gentiana Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gentiana Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Footway Cottage in Stanhope, County Durham, North East England

Footway Cottage, Stanhope

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Footway Cottage self catering accommodation in Stanhope, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Footway Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Footway Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Footway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Damavand Dylluan in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Damavand Dylluan, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Damavand Dylluan self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Damavand Dylluan start from £157 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damavand Dylluan


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Loft in Llanfair, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Loft, Llanfair

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Loft self catering accommodation in Llanfair, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bridge View in Bere Ferrers, Devon, South West England

Bridge View, Bere Ferrers

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bridge View self catering accommodation in Bere Ferrers, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bridge View start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View


Sleeps 2 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

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