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

Hunters Lodge in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Hunters Lodge, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hunters Lodge self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hunters Lodge start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunters Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Levisham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stable Cottage, Levisham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stable Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Gerlan in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gerlan, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gerlan self catering accommodation in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gerlan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gerlan start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gerlan


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Bwthyn, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bwthyn in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bwthyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Wychwood in Grosmont, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wychwood, Grosmont

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wychwood self catering accommodation in Grosmont, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Wychwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wychwood start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wychwood


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

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Belgrove Cross Cottage in Duncormick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Belgrove Cross Cottage, Duncormick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Belgrove Cross Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncormick, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Belgrove Cross Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belgrove Cross Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tre Coed in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tre Coed, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tre Coed self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tre Coed start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tre Coed


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Barn at Lodge Farm in Henbury, Peak District, Central England

Barn at Lodge Farm, Henbury

Breaks in Peak DistrictCentral England

Barn at Lodge Farm self catering accommodation in Henbury, Peak District sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Barn at Lodge Farm start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn at Lodge Farm


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grimstone Cottage in Horrabridge, Devon, South West England

Grimstone Cottage, Horrabridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Grimstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Horrabridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grimstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grimstone Cottage start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grimstone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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