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

Redgate Farm in Shute, Devon, South West England

Redgate Farm, Shute

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Redgate Farm self catering accommodation in Shute, Devon sleeps 10. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Redgate Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redgate Farm start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redgate Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cwm Bach in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Cwm Bach, Dinas Cross

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Cwm Bach self catering accommodation in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cwm Bach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Cwm Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cwm Bach start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Bach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Leylands in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Leylands, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Leylands self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Leylands is close to the beach. Prices at Leylands start from £579 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Leylands customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Leylands


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room Leylands Customer Feedback and Reviews

Redhills Lakeland in Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Redhills Lakeland, Cavan

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Redhills Lakeland self catering accommodation in Cavan, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Redhills Lakeland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redhills Lakeland start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redhills Lakeland


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Beacon Cottage in Start Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Beacon Cottage, Start Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beacon Cottage self catering accommodation in Start Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Beacon Cottage start from £451 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beacon Cottage


Sleeps 6 Ideal for a romantic break

Seale Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Seale Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seale Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seale Apartment start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seale Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seale Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Seale Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sneem in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Sneem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sneem start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf 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 9960 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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