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

Reid Villa in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Reid Villa, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Reid Villa self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Reid Villa start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reid Villa


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Pilgrims in Stanhoe, Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims, Stanhoe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pilgrims in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pilgrims does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pilgrims start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pilgrims customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pilgrims


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Pilgrims Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 Church Street in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

3 Church Street, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 Church Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at 3 Church Street start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Church Street


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle with Great Hall in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle with Great Hall, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle with Great Hall self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Castle with Great Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle with Great Hall start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle with Great Hall


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

4 Granville Point in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

4 Granville Point, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Granville Point in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Granville Point is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Granville Point start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Granville Point


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Ardrahan in Nr Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ardrahan, Nr Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ardrahan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardrahan is close to the beach. Ardrahan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardrahan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardrahan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Butterfly Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Butterfly Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Butterfly Cottage 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 . Prices at Butterfly Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Butterfly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Butterfly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Butterfly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Fields View in West Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Fields View, West Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fields View in East England has a 3 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 . Prices at Fields View start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fields View customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fields View


Sleeps 2 Fields View Customer Feedback and Reviews

Stone Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Stone Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stone Cottage in South West England has a 3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

The Tides in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Tides, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Tides in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. The Tides is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Tides start from £744 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tides


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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