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

Corofin in Nr Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corofin, Nr Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corofin self catering accommodation in Nr Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Corofin start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corofin


Sleeps 4

Mary's Cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

Mary's Cottage, Mousehole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mary's Cottage self catering accommodation in Mousehole, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Prices at Mary's Cottage start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary's Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Manorhamilton in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Manorhamilton, Lovely Leitrim

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Manorhamilton self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Manorhamilton start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manorhamilton


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £205 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

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 7. 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 fishing . Dungloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungloe start from £247 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 Fishing close by Golf close by

Willow Studio in East Allington, Devon, South West England

Willow Studio, East Allington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Willow Studio self catering accommodation in East Allington, Devon sleeps 2. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Willow Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Studio start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Studio


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bellhouse in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bellhouse, Nympsfield

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bellhouse self catering accommodation in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. 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 . Prices at Bellhouse start from £699 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellhouse


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Clock Cottage in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Clock Cottage, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Clock Cottage self catering accommodation in East Rudham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Clock Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 15 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 15 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 15 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Apartment 15 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 15 Combehaven start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 15 Combehaven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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