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

Landgate Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Landgate Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Landgate Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Landgate Cottage start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Landgate Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nimbus Cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Nimbus Cottage, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Nimbus Cottage self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Nimbus Cottage is close to the beach. Nimbus Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nimbus Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nimbus Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Court House in Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Court House, Owlpen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Court House self catering accommodation in Owlpen, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Court House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court House start from £800 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bittadon Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Bittadon Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bittadon Cottage self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon 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. Bittadon Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bittadon Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bittadon Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Longships in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

Longships, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Longships self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Longships is close to the beach. Longships does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longships start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longships


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Annacarty in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Annacarty, Glen of Aherlow

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Annacarty self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 4. 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 fishing . Annacarty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annacarty start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annacarty


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 34. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £1041 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


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

Abbeydorney in Tralee Town, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Abbeydorney, Tralee Town

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Abbeydorney self catering accommodation in Tralee Town, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Abbeydorney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbeydorney start from £174 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeydorney


Sleeps 2 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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