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

9 Abbey House in Binham, Norfolk, East England

9 Abbey House, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

9 Abbey House in East 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 and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Abbey House start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 9 Abbey House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 9 Abbey House


Sleeps 4 Garden 9 Abbey House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Townhouse in Newmarket, Suffolk, East England

Townhouse, Newmarket

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Townhouse self catering accommodation in Newmarket, Suffolk sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Townhouse start from £793 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Townhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Woodside Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Woodside Cottage, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Woodside 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Woodside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodside Cottage start from £427 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Cottage


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

Dairy Farm Cottage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Farm Cottage, Great Yarmouth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Farm 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 . Prices at Dairy Farm Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6

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

Large Country Mansion in Abernethy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Large Country Mansion, Abernethy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Large Country Mansion self catering accommodation in Abernethy, Perthshire sleeps 15. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country Mansion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country Mansion start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country Mansion


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

2 bedroom cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 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 £280 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

Grosvenor Place Apartment in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Grosvenor Place Apartment, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Grosvenor Place Apartment self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Grosvenor Place Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grosvenor Place Apartment start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grosvenor Place Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Lollipop Cottage in Swannington, Norfolk, East England

Lollipop Cottage, Swannington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lollipop Cottage in East England has a 4 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. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Lollipop Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lollipop Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lollipop Cottage


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Lollipop Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Beech Cottage in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Beech Cottage, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beech Cottage in South West England has a 4 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 . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

 

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

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