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

Bethemek in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

Bethemek, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bethemek self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Bethemek does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bethemek start from £389 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bethemek

Phone enquiries: 01637 830967

Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Easy walking close by

Laundry Cottage in Evershot, Dorset, South West England

Laundry Cottage, Evershot

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Laundry Cottage self catering accommodation in Evershot, Dorset sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Laundry Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Laundry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laundry Cottage start from £530 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laundry Cottage


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

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests, Enniskillen

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests start from £2175 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests


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

Kilcrohane in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lauragh is close to the beach. Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Derrynane Lodge in Derrynane, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Derrynane Lodge, Derrynane

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Derrynane Lodge self catering accommodation in Derrynane, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Derrynane Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Derrynane Lodge start from £385 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrynane Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Wardroom in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Wardroom, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Wardroom self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Wardroom start from £410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wardroom


Sleeps 2

1 Kings Cottages in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1 Kings Cottages, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Kings Cottages self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 Kings Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Kings Cottages start from £677 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Kings Cottages


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

Laughtons Retreat in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Laughtons Retreat, Stonesfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Laughtons Retreat self catering accommodation in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Laughtons Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laughtons Retreat start from £736 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laughtons Retreat


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

Tittle-Tattle in Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Tittle-Tattle, Penzance

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tittle-Tattle self catering accommodation in Penzance, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Tittle-Tattle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tittle-Tattle start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tittle-Tattle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

 

 

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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