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

6 St George Yard in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

6 St George Yard, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

6 St George Yard self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 6 St George Yard start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 St George Yard


Sleeps 2 Open fire or wood burner

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Doolin start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Sleeps 4

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse in Hollacombe, Devon, South West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse, Hollacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Hollacombe, Devon 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 golf fishing . Prices at Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse


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

Turtledove Hideaway in near Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Turtledove Hideaway, near Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Turtledove Hideaway self catering accommodation in near Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Turtledove Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Turtledove Hideaway start from £525 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turtledove Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Castlebar in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Castlebar start from £204 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Blacklion in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Blacklion, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Blacklion self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blacklion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blacklion start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blacklion


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Hope Cottage (Dartmouth) in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Hope Cottage (Dartmouth), Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hope Cottage (Dartmouth) self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hope Cottage (Dartmouth) start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hope Cottage (Dartmouth)


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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