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

Lilac Cottage in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Lilac Cottage, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lilac Cottage in East England has a 4 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 . Lilac Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lilac Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Lilac Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Two Bears Cottage in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Two Bears Cottage, Gardenstown

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Two Bears Cottage self catering accommodation in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Two Bears Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Bears Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 Nil-Desperandum in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

2 Nil-Desperandum, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 Nil-Desperandum in East England has a 4 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. 2 Nil-Desperandum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Nil-Desperandum start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Nil-Desperandum


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Rosslyn in Lansallos, Cornwall, South West England

Rosslyn, Lansallos

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rosslyn self catering accommodation in Lansallos, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Rosslyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslyn start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Byways in Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales

Byways, Valley

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Byways self catering accommodation in Valley, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Byways start from £479 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byways


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Beachcroft in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Beachcroft, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Beachcroft in East England has a 4 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 . Beachcroft is close to the beach. Prices at Beachcroft start from £205 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachcroft


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Clooney in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Clooney, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Clooney self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Clooney is close to the beach. Clooney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clooney start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clooney


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Victoria Villa in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Victoria Villa, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Victoria Villa self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Victoria Villa is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Victoria Villa start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victoria Villa


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Hamish Place in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Hamish Place, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hamish Place self catering accommodation in Southwold, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Hamish Place is close to the beach. Prices at Hamish Place start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hamish Place


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Highland Holiday House in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Highland Holiday House, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Highland Holiday House self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Highland Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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