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

Harwood Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harwood Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harwood 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harwood Cottage start from £457 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harwood Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Vine Cottage in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Vine Cottage, Chipping Campden

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Vine Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Vine Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The Manor House in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Manor House, Stroud

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Manor House self catering accommodation in Stroud, Gloucestershire sleeps 14. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Manor House start from £1515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Manor House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Easy walking close by

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Mountshannon start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 4

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

New Cottage in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

New Cottage, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

New Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . New Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at New Cottage start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bell Harbour start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Doonbeg start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


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

Long Meadow Barn in Down St Mary, Devon, South West England

Long Meadow Barn, Down St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Long Meadow Barn self catering accommodation in Down St Mary, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Long Meadow Barn start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Meadow Barn


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

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available 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.

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