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

Tyn Yr Wtra in Berriew, Powys, Mid Wales

Tyn Yr Wtra, Berriew

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Tyn Yr Wtra self catering accommodation in Berriew, Powys sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tyn Yr Wtra start from £392 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Yr Wtra


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Westmead in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Westmead, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Westmead in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Westmead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Westmead start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Westmead customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Westmead


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Westmead Customer Feedback and Reviews

Apartment 9 in Georgeham, Devon, South West England

Apartment 9, Georgeham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 9 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Apartment 9 is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Apartment 9 start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 9


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by

East Burrow Farm in Crediton, Devon, South West England

East Burrow Farm, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

East Burrow Farm in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . East Burrow Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Burrow Farm start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Burrow Farm


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Games room

2 bedroom holiday home in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, North West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Huddersfield

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Rosecroft in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Rosecroft, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rosecroft in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Rosecroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosecroft start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rosecroft customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rosecroft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Rosecroft Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bowood Barn in Torrington, Devon, South West England

Bowood Barn, Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bowood Barn in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Bowood Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bowood Barn start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bowood Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Swallows in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Swallows, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Swallows self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallows start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Trewardale in Blisland, Cornwall, South West England

Trewardale, Blisland

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trewardale self catering accommodation in Blisland, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Trewardale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. ... more about Trewardale


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

1 Cove Bottom Cottages in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

1 Cove Bottom Cottages, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Cove Bottom Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Cove Bottom Cottages start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Cove Bottom Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden 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

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