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

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. 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 golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Bellbrook Valley in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Bellbrook Valley, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bellbrook Valley self catering accommodation in Tiverton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Bellbrook Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellbrook Valley start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellbrook Valley

Phone enquiries: 01398 351 292/07967 335 159

Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Court Lodge in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Court Lodge, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Court Lodge self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Court Lodge start from £1188 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Court Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Court Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room Court Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Warden in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Warden, Bull Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Warden self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Warden is close to the beach. Prices at Warden start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Warden


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Fossa in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Fossa, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fossa self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf . Fossa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fossa start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fossa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

The Old Rectory and Coach House in North Tuddenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Rectory and Coach House, North Tuddenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Rectory and Coach House self catering accommodation in North Tuddenham, Norfolk sleeps 20. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Old Rectory and Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Rectory and Coach House start from £1961 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Rectory and Coach House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bank Cottage in Longborough, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bank Cottage, Longborough

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in Longborough, 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. Activities close by include fishing . Bank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bank Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clifden start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

The Parlour in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Parlour, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Parlour self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Parlour start from £269 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Parlour


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

Belle Isle Castle in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle, Enniskillen

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 26. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle start from £2497 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by 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 9961 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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