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

Gannon Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Gannon Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Gannon Cottage in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gannon Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gannon Cottage start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gannon Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Snipe Barn in Chimney, Oxfordshire, Central England

Snipe Barn, Chimney

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Snipe Barn self catering accommodation in Chimney, Oxfordshire sleeps 1. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Snipe Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snipe Barn start from £3815 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snipe Barn


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Bothy in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Bothy, Woodstock

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in Woodstock, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Bothy start from £575 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Coastguard Cottages in Shingle Street, Suffolk, East England

4 Coastguard Cottages, Shingle Street

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

4 Coastguard Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Coastguard Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Coastguard Cottages start from £401 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Coastguard Cottages


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

Atlantic Spray in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Atlantic Spray, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Atlantic Spray in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Atlantic Spray is close to the beach. Prices at Atlantic Spray start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Spray


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

St Brannocks Hill in Braunton, Devon, South West England

St Brannocks Hill, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

St Brannocks Hill in South West 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: Detached Garden . Prices at St Brannocks Hill start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Brannocks Hill


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dukesbury in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Dukesbury, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dukesbury self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dukesbury start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dukesbury


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Par, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Par

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Luxury self catering

17 Smugglers Close in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

17 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 Smugglers Close 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. 17 Smugglers Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 17 Smugglers Close start from £746 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 Smugglers Close customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 Smugglers Close


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 17 Smugglers Close Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tuam in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tuam, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tuam self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tuam start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuam


Golf 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 9961 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