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

Manor Barn in Walcott, Norfolk, East England

Manor Barn, Walcott

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Manor Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Manor Barn start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Coach House- Coastguard Court in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House- Coastguard Court self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House- Coastguard Court start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House- Coastguard Court


Sleeps 4 Garden

Millward House in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Millward House, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Millward House self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Millward House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millward House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millward House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hazel Lodge in Washfield, Devon, South West England

Hazel Lodge, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hazel Lodge self catering accommodation in Washfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Hazel Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Lodge start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

8 Seaview in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

8 Seaview, Courtown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

8 Seaview self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Seaview start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Seaview


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Harbour Views Apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Harbour Views Apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Views Apartment self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Harbour Views Apartment start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Views Apartment


Sleeps 6

Mollys Cottage in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Mollys Cottage, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Mollys Cottage in Mid Wales has a 5 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mollys Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Alfies Place in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Alfies Place, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Alfies Place self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Alfies Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alfies Place start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alfies Place


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Garden Cottage in Sherborne, Dorset, South West England

Garden Cottage, Sherborne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Sherborne, Dorset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Hollins Wood Bothy in Wortley, South Yorkshire, Central England

Hollins Wood Bothy, Wortley

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Hollins Wood Bothy self catering accommodation in Wortley, South Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hollins Wood Bothy start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollins Wood Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden 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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