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

14 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

14 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

14 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 14 Dart Marina start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 14 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 14 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 14 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bell View in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Bell View, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bell View self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Bell View start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell View


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Games room

Spa Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Spa Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Spa Cottage self catering accommodation in Hovingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Spa Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spa Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Coach House in Banningham, Norfolk, East England

Coach House, Banningham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Coach House self catering accommodation in Banningham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Coach House is close to the beach. Prices at Coach House start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Lower Gew in Ladock, Cornwall, South West England

Lower Gew, Ladock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lower Gew self catering accommodation in Ladock, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lower Gew is close to the beach. Prices at Lower Gew start from £273 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Gew


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The Quillet in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, South West England

The Quillet, St Just-in-Penwith

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Quillet self catering accommodation in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Quillet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Quillet start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quillet


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Tack Room in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Tack Room, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Tack Room start from £575 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Barnatra self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barnatra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barnatra start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnatra


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Castlerea in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Castlerea, Lough Glynn

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Castlerea self catering accommodation in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlerea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlerea start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlerea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Dungloe in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dungloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungloe start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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.

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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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