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

Staddlestones Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Staddlestones Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Staddlestones Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Staddlestones Cottage start from £647 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Staddlestones Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Large Country House in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Large Country House, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 25. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £2 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 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

1 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £240 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Ideal for a romantic break

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

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


4 bedroom holiday home in St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, St Andrews

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £710 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Two The Foundry in Parkend, Gloucestershire, West England

Two The Foundry, Parkend

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Two The Foundry self catering accommodation in Parkend, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Two The Foundry start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two The Foundry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Top Step Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Top Step Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Top Step Cottage in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Top Step Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Top Step Cottage start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Step Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

The Old Mill House in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Old Mill House, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Mill House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . The Old Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Mill House start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Mill House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Withies in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Withies, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Withies in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Withies is close to the beach. The Withies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Withies start from £599 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Withies


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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 9963 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