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

Stables Cottage in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Stables Cottage, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stables Cottage self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 8. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stables Cottage start from £679 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Stables Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Stables Cottage


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Stables Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Honnor Cottage in St. Buryan, Cornwall, South West England

Honnor Cottage, St. Buryan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honnor Cottage self catering accommodation in St. Buryan, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Honnor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honnor Cottage start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honnor Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

1 Galions Quay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

1 Galions Quay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Galions Quay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at 1 Galions Quay start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Galions Quay


Sleeps 6

82 Above Town in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

82 Above Town, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

82 Above Town self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 82 Above Town start from £487 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 82 Above Town


Sleeps 4

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £287 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Old Bakehouse in Walford, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Bakehouse, Walford

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Walford, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Bakehouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bakehouse start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Whites Farm Barn in Ledbury, Herefordshire, West England

Whites Farm Barn, Ledbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Whites Farm Barn self catering accommodation in Ledbury, Herefordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Whites Farm Barn start from £1045 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whites Farm Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ahascragh in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ahascragh, Ballinasloe

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ahascragh self catering accommodation in Ballinasloe, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ahascragh start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahascragh


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

The Gates in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, South West England

The Gates, Castle Combe

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Gates self catering accommodation in Castle Combe, Wiltshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Gates start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gates


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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