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

Primrose Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

5 Forge Cottages in Marshside, Kent, South East England

5 Forge Cottages, Marshside

Breaks in KentSouth East England

5 Forge Cottages self catering accommodation in Marshside, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 5 Forge Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Forge Cottages start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Forge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

24 High Street in Madingley, Cambridgeshire, East England

24 High Street, Madingley

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

24 High Street self catering accommodation in Madingley, Cambridgeshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 24 High Street start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 High Street


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gateside in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Gateside, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Gateside in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gateside start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateside


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

21 Brittas Bay Park in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland East

21 Brittas Bay Park, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

21 Brittas Bay Park self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 21 Brittas Bay Park start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Brittas Bay Park


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Spring Cottage in East Harling, Norfolk, East England

Spring Cottage, East Harling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in East Harling, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Spring Cottage start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Southview in Clee Hill, Shropshire, West England

Southview, Clee Hill

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Southview self catering accommodation in Clee Hill, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Southview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Southview start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southview


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Motcombe Nursery in Motcombe, Dorset, South West England

Motcombe Nursery, Motcombe

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Motcombe Nursery self catering accommodation in Motcombe, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Motcombe Nursery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Motcombe Nursery start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Motcombe Nursery


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Whiskeybae in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

Whiskeybae, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Whiskeybae self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Whiskeybae start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiskeybae


Sleeps 2

Greyhound Barn in Barnsley, Gloucestershire, West England

Greyhound Barn, Barnsley

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Greyhound Barn self catering accommodation in Barnsley, Gloucestershire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greyhound Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greyhound Barn start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greyhound Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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.

Cottage Holiday Favourites