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

Lane House Farm in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Lane House Farm, Shipton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Lane House Farm self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lane House Farm start from £2876 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lane House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hen Dafarn in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Hen Dafarn, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hen Dafarn self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hen Dafarn start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Dafarn


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

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

Breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Prices at Dublin start from £765 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

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

45 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

45 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 45 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 45 Dart Marina start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 45 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 45 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 45 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 Dartview in South Town, Devon, South West England

3 Dartview, South Town

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Dartview self catering accommodation in South Town, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 3 Dartview start from £347 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 Dartview customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 Dartview


Sleeps 2 Games room 3 Dartview Customer Feedback and Reviews

Curlew Cottage in Knutsford, Cheshire, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Knutsford

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Knutsford, Cheshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include golf . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £443 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Hot tub Easy walking close by

The Manor House in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Manor House, Stroud

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Manor House self catering accommodation in Stroud, Gloucestershire sleeps 14. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Manor House start from £1515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Manor House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Easy walking close by

Greencastle in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Greencastle, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Greencastle self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greencastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Greencastle start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 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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