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

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

Just-a-Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Just-a-Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Just-a-Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Just-a-Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Just-a-Cottage start from £461 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Just-a-Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Bagend in Hognaston, Derbyshire, Central England

Bagend, Hognaston

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bagend self catering accommodation in Hognaston, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bagend start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bagend


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Ralph Cottages in Waldringfield, Suffolk, East England

1 Ralph Cottages, Waldringfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Ralph Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. 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. 1 Ralph Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Ralph Cottages start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Ralph Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Meadowgreen in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Meadowgreen, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Meadowgreen in South West 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 Garden . It also has Internet access. Meadowgreen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowgreen start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowgreen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadow Barn in Rose, Cornwall, South West England

Meadow Barn, Rose

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Meadow Barn self catering accommodation in Rose, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Meadow Barn start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Box Tree Cottage in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Box Tree Cottage, Ross-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Nest in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Nest, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Nest self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. The Nest is close to the beach. The Nest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nest start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nest


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Large Country House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

1 bedroom holiday home in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, Central England

1 bedroom holiday home, Buckingham

Breaks in BuckinghamshireCentral England

1 bedroom holiday home in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £270 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


 

 

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.

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