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

Carrigtohill in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland-South

Carrigtohill, Cork City

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Carrigtohill self catering accommodation in Cork City, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Carrigtohill start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigtohill


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Luxury self catering

The Court House in Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Court House, Owlpen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Court House self catering accommodation in Owlpen, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Court House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court House start from £800 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Little Cotton Barn in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little Cotton Barn, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Cotton Barn self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Cotton Barn start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Cotton Barn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Games room

Shrove in Chedworth, Gloucestershire, South West England

Shrove, Chedworth

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Shrove self catering accommodation in Chedworth, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shrove start from £499 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shrove


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Glassonby Old Hall in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Glassonby Old Hall, Glassonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Glassonby Old Hall self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glassonby Old Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glassonby Old Hall start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glassonby Old Hall


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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

Maghera in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Maghera, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Maghera self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Maghera is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maghera start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maghera


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Gate Lodge in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Gate Lodge, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Gate Lodge self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 4. This Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . The Gate Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gate Lodge start from £240 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gate Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Greystones in Cold Aston, Gloucestershire, South West England

Greystones, Cold Aston

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Greystones self catering accommodation in Cold Aston, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £346 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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