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

Pelorus Cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Pelorus Cottage, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pelorus Cottage self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Pelorus Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Pelorus Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pelorus Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Onedin House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Onedin House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Onedin House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Onedin House start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Onedin House


Sleeps 6 Games room

Cornflower in Portholland, Cornwall, South West England

Cornflower, Portholland

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cornflower self catering accommodation in Portholland, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cornflower start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornflower


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rathmullan in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rathmullan, Rosguil Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rathmullan self catering accommodation in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury 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. Rathmullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathmullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmullan start from £551 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Bushmills is close to the beach. Prices at Bushmills start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Cotna Cottage in Gorran, Cornwall, South West England

Cotna Cottage, Gorran

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cotna Cottage self catering accommodation in Gorran, Cornwall sleeps 4. 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 fishing . Cotna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cotna Cottage start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotna Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

May Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

May Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

May Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . May Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at May Cottage start from £377 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about May Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Games room

Loughanure in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Loughanure, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Loughanure self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Loughanure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughanure start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughanure


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Seascape (Hope Cove) in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Seascape (Hope Cove), Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seascape (Hope Cove) self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Seascape (Hope Cove) is close to the beach. Seascape (Hope Cove) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seascape (Hope Cove) start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape (Hope Cove)


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

Seagulls Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Seagulls Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seagulls Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Seagulls Cottage start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagulls Cottage


Sleeps 8

 

 

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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