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

2 bedroom cottage in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

2 bedroom cottage, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 bedroom cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £248 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pilchards in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

Pilchards, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pilchards self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Pilchards start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilchards


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by

Ivy Cottage in Binham, Norfolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ivy Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ivy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Ivy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

White Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

White Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

White Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . White Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at White Cottage start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Goen in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Goen, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Goen self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Goen is close to the beach. Goen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goen start from £1135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goen


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stable Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Stable Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Stable Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Stable Cottage start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ventry is close to the beach. Prices at Ventry start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


Close to the Beach

The Orchard in Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

The Orchard, Plumstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Orchard in East England has a 3 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 . It also has Internet access. The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Orchard customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available The Orchard Customer Feedback and Reviews

Little Domum in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Little Domum, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Domum in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Domum is close to the beach. Little Domum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Domum start from £495 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Domum


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pier View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Pier View, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pier View in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Pier View is close to the beach. Prices at Pier View start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pier View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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