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

Swallows Cottage in Warkworth, Northumberland, North East England

Swallows Cottage, Warkworth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Swallows Cottage self catering accommodation in Warkworth, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallows Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Highbeck Cottage in Coverham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Highbeck Cottage, Coverham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Highbeck Cottage self catering accommodation in Coverham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Highbeck Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highbeck Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbeck Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Owlett Cottage in Blyton, Lincolnshire, East England

Owlett Cottage, Blyton

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Owlett Cottage self catering accommodation in Blyton, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Owlett Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owlett Cottage start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owlett Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Honeysuckle Lodge in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Honeysuckle Lodge, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Honeysuckle Lodge self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in Portland Bill, Dorset, South West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge, Portland Bill

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Moneygold Cottage in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland West

Moneygold Cottage, Grange

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Moneygold Cottage self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Moneygold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moneygold Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moneygold Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Teach na Greine in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Teach na Greine, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Teach na Greine self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 7. 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 Teach na Greine start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Teach na Greine


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Merrie Thought Cottage in Stuckton, Hampshire, South East England

Merrie Thought Cottage, Stuckton

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Merrie Thought Cottage self catering accommodation in Stuckton, Hampshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merrie Thought Cottage start from £387 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merrie Thought Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Oak Cottage in Leigh, Wiltshire, South West England

Oak Cottage, Leigh

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Leigh, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Oak Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

2 The Villa in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

2 The Villa, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 The Villa self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 2 The Villa start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Villa


Sleeps 6

 

 

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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