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

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Oat House in Snowshill, Worcestershire, West England

Oat House, Snowshill

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Oat House self catering accommodation in Snowshill, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oat House start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oat House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Honeysuckle Cottage in Norham, Northumberland, North East England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Norham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Honeysuckle Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Honeysuckle Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £220 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Luxury self catering

Porth Llongdy Uchaf in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Porth Llongdy Uchaf, Red Wharf Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Porth Llongdy Uchaf self catering accommodation in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Porth Llongdy Uchaf is close to the beach. Prices at Porth Llongdy Uchaf start from £904 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Porth Llongdy Uchaf


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Furbo in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Furbo, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Furbo self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Furbo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Furbo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Furbo start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Furbo


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Wrens Cottage in Biddestone, Somerset, South West England

Wrens Cottage, Biddestone

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wrens Cottage self catering accommodation in Biddestone, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Wrens Cottage start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wrens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden

Creek Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Creek Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Creek Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Creek Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Creek Cottage start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Creek Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Creek Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Creek Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

 

 

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.

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

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