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

Kates Cottage in Slingsby, Vale of York, North East England

Kates Cottage, Slingsby

Breaks in Vale of YorkNorth East England

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Slingsby, Vale of York sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Bushmills in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bushmills start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


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

The Linhay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Linhay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Linhay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, 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. The Linhay is close to the beach. The Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Linhay start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Linhay customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Linhay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Linhay Customer Feedback and Reviews

Boyle in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Boyle, Lough Key

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Boyle self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Boyle start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boyle


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Courtyard Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Courtyard Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Courtyard Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 7. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Courtyard Apartment start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Courtyard Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Courtyard Apartment


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Courtyard Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Honeysuckle Cottage in Norham, Northumberland, North East England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Norham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Honeysuckle Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Honeysuckle Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £220 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Luxury self catering

Apt 4 Charborough House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apt 4 Charborough House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apt 4 Charborough House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Apt 4 Charborough House is close to the beach. Prices at Apt 4 Charborough House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apt 4 Charborough House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apt 4 Charborough House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Apt 4 Charborough House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Honeycomb in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeycomb, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeycomb self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Honeycomb does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeycomb start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeycomb


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carnlough in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carnlough start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Sundowners in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sundowners, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sundowners self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sundowners does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sundowners start from £666 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sundowners


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden 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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