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 apartment in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

2 bedroom apartment, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 bedroom apartment in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £344 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Scotts Hall Cottage in Minsmere, Suffolk, East England

Scotts Hall Cottage, Minsmere

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scotts Hall Cottage 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Scotts Hall Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scotts Hall Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Gwennol in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, North Wales

Ty Gwennol, Dinas Cross

Breaks in PembrokeshireNorth Wales

Ty Gwennol self catering accommodation in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Gwennol start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Gwennol


Sleeps 8 Garden

Eden Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Eden Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eden Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. 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 . Prices at Eden Cottage start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Tantivy Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Tantivy Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Tantivy Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. 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. Tantivy Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Tantivy Cottage start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tantivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Milton Cottage in Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Milton Cottage, Bledington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Milton Cottage self catering accommodation in Bledington, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Milton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milton Cottage start from £850 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milton Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stoneley in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneley, Stoney Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneley self catering accommodation in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stoneley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneley start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneley


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Derwen Fawr in Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Derwen Fawr, Michaelston-Y-Fedw

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Derwen Fawr self catering accommodation in Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Derwen Fawr start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derwen Fawr


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Abbeyfeale in River Feale, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Abbeyfeale, River Feale

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, County Limerick sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Abbeyfeale start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale


Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Valletort Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall, South West England

Valletort Cottage, Kingsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Valletort Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingsand, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Valletort Cottage start from £326 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valletort Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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.

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