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

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Killorglin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


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

Little Cotton Barn in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little Cotton Barn, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Cotton Barn self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Cotton Barn start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Cotton Barn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Games room

Upper Fernlea in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Upper Fernlea, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Upper Fernlea self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Upper Fernlea is close to the beach. Upper Fernlea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Fernlea start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Fernlea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Bryn Rhydd in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Bryn Rhydd, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bryn Rhydd self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bryn Rhydd is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Bryn Rhydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Rhydd start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Rhydd


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Bay Tree Cottage in East Allington, Devon, South West England

Bay Tree Cottage, East Allington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in East Allington, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bay Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


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

The Court Yard Cottage in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Court Yard Cottage, Little Rissington

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Court Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Court Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court Yard Cottage start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court Yard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

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

Miltown, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Miltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Miltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miltown start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

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

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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