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 Leverets in Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Leverets, Brimpsfield

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Leverets self catering accommodation in Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Leverets start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Leverets


Sleeps 4 Garden

Feagour in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Feagour, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Feagour self catering accommodation in Laggan, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Feagour start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Feagour


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Andrews Lodge in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire, East England

St Andrews Lodge, Thorpe-On-The-Hill

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

St Andrews Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorpe-On-The-Hill, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . St Andrews Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Andrews Lodge start from £391 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Andrews Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Little Orchard Cottage in Hope Bagot, Shropshire, West England

Little Orchard Cottage, Hope Bagot

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Little Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Bagot, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Orchard Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bay View House in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Bay View House, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay View House self catering accommodation in Lynmouth, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay View House start from £717 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

An Lisin in Ring, County Waterford, Ireland South

An Lisin, Ring

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

An Lisin self catering accommodation in Ring, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . An Lisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lisin start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lisin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Y Ffos in Builth Wells, Powys, Mid Wales

Y Ffos, Builth Wells

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Y Ffos self catering accommodation in Builth Wells, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Ffos start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Ffos


Sleeps 4 Garden

Coates Lane Farm Cottage in Starbotton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Coates Lane Farm Cottage, Starbotton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Coates Lane Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Starbotton, 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. Coates Lane Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coates Lane Farm Cottage start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coates Lane Farm Cottage


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

The Parsonage in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

The Parsonage, Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Parsonage self catering accommodation in Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Parsonage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Parsonage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court


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 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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