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

The Cottage in Llanfechain, Powys, Mid Wales

The Cottage, Llanfechain

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanfechain, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Traditional Estate Cottage in Dunglass, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Traditional Estate Cottage, Dunglass

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

Traditional Estate Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunglass, East Lothian sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Traditional Estate Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional Estate Cottage start from £620 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Estate Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Sea View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sea View, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sea View in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sea View is close to the beach. Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

3 Church Street in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

3 Church Street, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 Church Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at 3 Church Street start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Church Street


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Arabella in Tattersett, Norfolk, East England

Arabella, Tattersett

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Arabella 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . Arabella does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arabella start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Arabella customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Arabella


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Arabella Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Stables in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Stables, Clanfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Clanfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

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

Fairhaven, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fairhaven self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairhaven start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairhaven


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Bath View in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Bath View, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bath View self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bath View start from £752 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bath View


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Keel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Keel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keel start from £308 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

4 Orchard Cottages in Swanton Novers, Norfolk, East England

4 Orchard Cottages, Swanton Novers

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Orchard Cottages 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Orchard Cottages start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Orchard Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Orchard Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner 4 Orchard Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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