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

7 Mill Bridge in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

7 Mill Bridge, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

7 Mill Bridge self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 7 Mill Bridge start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Mill Bridge


Sleeps 2

Stradbally in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Stradbally, Stradbally

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Stradbally self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Stradbally is close to the beach. Prices at Stradbally start from £228 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stradbally


Close to the Beach

Threshing Barn in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Threshing Barn, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Threshing Barn in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Threshing Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Threshing Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Threshing Barn start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Threshing Barn


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Horatios in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Horatios, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Horatios in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Horatios start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horatios


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Bramble Court Annexe in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Bramble Court Annexe, Tramore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Bramble Court Annexe self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bramble Court Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Court Annexe start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Court Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Reevey Garden Cottage in Kempsford, Gloucestershire, South West England

Reevey Garden Cottage, Kempsford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Reevey Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Kempsford, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Reevey Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reevey Garden Cottage start from £788 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reevey Garden Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Davids Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Davids Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Davids Cottage in South West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Davids Cottage start from £490 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davids Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Helens in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Helens, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Helens in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Helens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Helens start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Helens customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Helens


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Helens Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Byre in Widford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Byre, Widford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Widford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Byre start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sunnyside in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Sunnyside, Weybourne

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sunnyside 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: Detached Garden . Sunnyside is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £396 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sunnyside customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room Sunnyside 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