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

Wilderness Holiday House in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Wilderness Holiday House, Corrour

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Wilderness Holiday House self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Wilderness Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wilderness Holiday House start from £850 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wilderness Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Cedars Lodge in Northam, Devon, South West England

Cedars Lodge, Northam

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cedars Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cedars Lodge is close to the beach. Cedars Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cedars Lodge start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedars Lodge


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Corner Cottage in Wangford, Suffolk, East England

Corner Cottage, Wangford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Corner Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £640 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft Cottage in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hayloft Cottage, Lyneham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £834 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

The Granary in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

The Granary, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Granary in East 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: Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Garden

Armoy in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Armoy, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Armoy self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Armoy is close to the beach. Prices at Armoy start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Armoy


Close to the Beach

Morryb in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Morryb, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Morryb self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 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 fishing . Prices at Morryb start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morryb


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

30 Front Street in Binham, Norfolk, East England

30 Front Street, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

30 Front Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 30 Front Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 30 Front Street start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 30 Front Street customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 30 Front Street


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 30 Front Street Customer Feedback and Reviews

Queen Bee Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Queen Bee Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Queen Bee Cottage self catering accommodation in Dersingham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Queen Bee Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Queen Bee Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Badgers Barn in Chacewater, Cornwall, South West England

Badgers Barn, Chacewater

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Badgers Barn self catering accommodation in Chacewater, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Badgers Barn start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Barn


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden

 

 

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