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

The Old Linhay in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

The Old Linhay, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Linhay in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Old Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Linhay start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Linhay


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Highland Castle + Cottage in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 22. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Castle + Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Castle + Cottage start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Castle + Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

3 New England Cottages in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

3 New England Cottages, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 New England Cottages 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 3 New England Cottages start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 New England Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 New England Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner 3 New England Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Semi Detached Cottage in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage, Corrour

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Semi Detached Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Semi Detached Cottage start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Semi Detached Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Rowan Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Villa, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rowan Villa in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rowan Villa is close to the beach. Rowan Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Villa start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Villa


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

Ocean View Apartment in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View Apartment, Quilty

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View Apartment self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Ocean View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View Apartment start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Domum in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Little Domum, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Domum 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Domum is close to the beach. Little Domum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Domum start from £495 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Domum


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Crab Cottage in Chapel Saint Leonards, Lincolnshire, East England

Crab Cottage, Chapel Saint Leonards

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Crab Cottage self catering accommodation in Chapel Saint Leonards, Lincolnshire 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. Crab Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crab Cottage start from £354 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crab Cottage


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

Honeysuckle Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honeysuckle Cottage in South West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lyons Green in Little Fransham, Norfolk, East England

Lyons Green, Little Fransham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lyons Green in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lyons Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyons Green start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lyons Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lyons Green


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Lyons Green 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 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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