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

Bellbrook Valley in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Bellbrook Valley, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bellbrook Valley self catering accommodation in Tiverton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Bellbrook Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellbrook Valley start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellbrook Valley

Phone enquiries: 01398 351 292/07967 335 159

Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Spring Cottage in Chilbolton, Hampshire, South East England

Spring Cottage, Chilbolton

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in Chilbolton, Hampshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Spring Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Penrhiw Cottage in Talog, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Penrhiw Cottage, Talog

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Penrhiw Cottage self catering accommodation in Talog, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Penrhiw Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penrhiw Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Abbey in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Abbey, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Abbey self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Abbey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Farmhouse in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Farmhouse, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 12. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Farmhouse start from £1050 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Games room

Apple Barn in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Apple Barn, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apple Barn self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Apple Barn is close to the beach. Apple Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Barn start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Barn


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Lisselton in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lisselton, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lisselton self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lisselton is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Lisselton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisselton start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisselton


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bundoran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bundoran start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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.

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

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