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

Sherfield Cottage in Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sherfield Cottage, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sherfield Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . It also has Internet access. Sherfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sherfield Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sherfield Cottage


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

No 2 Spindrift in Walcott, Norfolk, East England

No 2 Spindrift, Walcott

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

No 2 Spindrift in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . No 2 Spindrift is close to the beach. No 2 Spindrift does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Spindrift start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Spindrift


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Sunnycott in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sunnycott, Bembridge

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sunnycott self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunnycott start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnycott


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kittiwake in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Kittiwake, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kittiwake 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 . It also has Internet access. Kittiwake is close to the beach. Prices at Kittiwake start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittiwake


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Star Barn in Fulbrook, Oxfordshire, Central England

Star Barn, Fulbrook

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Star Barn self catering accommodation in Fulbrook, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Star Barn start from £608 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Star Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fir Tree Lodge in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

Fir Tree Lodge, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fir Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Fir Tree Lodge start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fir Tree Lodge


Sleeps 4

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

3 The Bank in Broadwell, Gloucestershire, South West England

3 The Bank, Broadwell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

3 The Bank self catering accommodation in Broadwell, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. 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 3 The Bank start from £905 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Bank


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Beachwalk in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Beachwalk, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beachwalk in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Beachwalk is close to the beach. Prices at Beachwalk start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachwalk


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

The Garden Cottage in Willesley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Garden Cottage, Willesley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Willesley, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Garden Cottage start from £551 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available 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 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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