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

Lower Barn Cottage in Winson, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lower Barn Cottage, Winson

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lower Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Winson, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lower Barn Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rugwell Cottage in South Huish, Devon, South West England

Rugwell Cottage, South Huish

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rugwell Cottage self catering accommodation in South Huish, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rugwell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rugwell Cottage start from £862 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rugwell Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Lower Curscombe Barn in Feniton, Devon, South West England

Lower Curscombe Barn, Feniton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lower Curscombe Barn self catering accommodation in Feniton, Devon sleeps 12. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lower Curscombe Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Curscombe Barn start from £582 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Curscombe Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford 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 . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


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

Blackwater in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Blackwater, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Blackwater is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blackwater start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Combehaven is close to the beach. 2 Combehaven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Combehaven start from £607 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Combehaven customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room 2 Combehaven Customer Feedback and Reviews

Glengarriff in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengarriff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengarriff start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


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

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cleggan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cleggan start from £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


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

2 Gould Road in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Gould Road, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Gould Road self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Gould Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Gould Road start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Gould Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Court Cottages 2 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Court Cottages 2, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Court Cottages 2 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Court Cottages 2 start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Court Cottages 2 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Court Cottages 2


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Court Cottages 2 Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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