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

Riverain in Greystoke, Cumbria, North West England

Riverain, Greystoke

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Riverain self catering accommodation in Greystoke, Cumbria 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 . Riverain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverain start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverain


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

Bearwood House and Cottage in Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Bearwood House and Cottage, Pembridge

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bearwood House and Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembridge, Herefordshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Bearwood House and Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bearwood House and Cottage start from £1389 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bearwood House and Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

7 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

7 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 7 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 7 Dart Marina start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 7 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ballycroy start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Argosy in Torcross, Devon, South West England

Argosy, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Argosy self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Argosy is close to the beach. Prices at Argosy start from £699 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Argosy


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available 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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