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

31 Lake Street in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

31 Lake Street, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

31 Lake Street self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 31 Lake Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 31 Lake Street start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 31 Lake Street


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Wellingtonbridge in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Wellingtonbridge, Hook Peninsula

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Wellingtonbridge self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Wellingtonbridge start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wellingtonbridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Twit Twoo in Fenterleigh, Cornwall, South West England

Twit Twoo, Fenterleigh

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Twit Twoo self catering accommodation in Fenterleigh, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Twit Twoo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Twit Twoo start from £432 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Twit Twoo


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Court in Pelynt, Cornwall, South West England

The Court, Pelynt

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Court self catering accommodation in Pelynt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

7 Island Quay in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

7 Island Quay, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Island Quay self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 7 Island Quay start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Island Quay


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Clematis Cottage in Freshford, Somerset, South West England

Clematis Cottage, Freshford

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Clematis Cottage self catering accommodation in Freshford, Somerset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clematis Cottage start from £628 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clematis Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Victory Cottage in St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

Victory Cottage, St Ives

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Victory Cottage self catering accommodation in St Ives, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Victory Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Victory Cottage start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Ballacolla in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland-East

Ballacolla, Portlaoise

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Ballacolla self catering accommodation in Portlaoise, County Laois sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballacolla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballacolla start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballacolla


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Tullow in Slaney Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Tullow, Slaney Valley

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Tullow self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Carlow sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Tullow start from £495 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullow


Sleeps 6

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. 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 fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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